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I’m usually a fan of ice cold water, but this basil mint lemonade is the most refreshing drink I’ve ever had. Forget all other summer drinks and make this.

OHHHHHHHH You’ve all been so patient waiting for this Basil Mint Lemonade, but I’ve finally got it all up for you! Hoooray! Remember the event back at Harmons? Yes, well this is the lemonade that I thought was so fabulous. I really cannot begin to tell you how refreshing it is. It’s so unexpected. You take a sip, fully anticipating lemonade, just regular old lemonade and then at the very end you get this light, fresh zip of mint and then a little basil.

I know some of you may be skeptical, but I’m serious, it’s sooooo fantastic! I cannot wait for summer and I’ll for sure be drinking this every day. Won’t it be wonderful for BBQ’s, pool parties etc?I love the thought of using it for summer wedding receptions, baby showers etc. I love the citric water, but this really is so yum!

Is Mint Good To Eat?

You can eat mint plant.

It can be added to salads, desserts and smoothies.

Chewing a mint leaf will help eliminate bad breath.

But, you don’t have to eat mint in order to get the benefits of mint.

Mint leaves can be added to water or punch, or made into tea.

What Are The Health Benefits of Mint?

Mint is a calming and soothing herb that has been used to aid with upset stomach or indigestion.

Mint may also support healthy cholesterol levels.

Does Basil Have Health Benefits?

Basil contains powerful antioxidants.

The antioxidants in basil can help to protect white blood cells.

Basil Mint Lemonade

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Basil Mint Lemonade

By Sweet Basil

Prep10

Cook5

Total15

Servings

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I'm usually a fan of ice cold water, but this basil mint lemonade is the most refreshing drink I've ever had. Forget all other summer drinks and make this.

Ingredients

Recipe by Chef Bob

▢ 2 Cups Water
▢ 2 Cups Lemon Juice, Fresh, 12-15 lemons
▢ 2 Cups Simple Syrup, Herbed, recipe follows
▢ Ice

Herbed Simple Syrup

▢ 2 Cups Sugar
▢ 1 Cup Water
▢ 1/2 Cup Basil, washed and stemmed (do not stuff them into the cup or it will be too strong)
▢ 1/2 Cup Mint, washed and stemmed

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Place sugar, water, basil and mint in a pot and simmer for 5 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved.
2 Cups Sugar, 1 Cup Water, 1/2 Cup Basil, 1/2 Cup Mint
Set aside to cool.
Strain out the herbs pressing on them to remove all simple syrup.
Pour water, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a pitcher, stir and pour over ice in glasses.
2 Cups Lemon Juice, 2 Cups Water, 2 Cups Simple Syrup, Ice

Recipe Notes

store in the refrigerator

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 870kcal, Carbohydrates: 232g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 111mg, Potassium: 275mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 226g, Vitamin A: 405IU, Vitamin C: 50mg, Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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16 Comments

eddl says:

March 25, 2023 at 5:34 pm

so do i need to double the simple syrup recipe for the lemonade?

1. Sweet Basil says:
  
  March 27, 2023 at 1:12 pm
  
  You should just need a single batch of the simple syrup. Once you add the sugar and herbs, it ends up being about 2 cups. Enjoy!
  
Sweet Basil says:

July 13, 2018 at 2:12 pm

Thank you!!

Sunshine girl says:

February 23, 2018 at 10:32 am

Hi!! I just found your blog today.I love it!! Thank you for doing what you do!
You guys are simply adorable!

1. Sweet Basil says:
  
  February 26, 2018 at 1:30 pm
  
  Thank you so much!