Basil Mint Lemonade
Servings: 4
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 Lemon Juice Fresh, 12-15 lemons
- 2 Cups Water
- 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
Instructions
- Place sugar, water, basil and mint in a pot and simmer for 5 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved.
- 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.
Notes
store in the refrigerator
Nutrition Facts
Basil Mint Lemonade
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 870
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 111mg5%
Potassium 275mg8%
Carbohydrates 232g77%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 226g251%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 405IU8%
Vitamin C 50mg61%
Calcium 55mg6%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.