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Basil Lemonade
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Basil Lemonade

Fresh, local basil lemonade recipe is a perfect summertime refreshment in North Iowa. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
Prep Time5 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: All
Keyword: basil
Season: Summer
Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 147kcal
Author: EatingWell

Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups lemon juice from about 8 lemons, plus lemon slices for garnish
  • ½ cup honey*
  • 1 cup basil* fresh, plus more for garnish
  • 3 cups water cold

Instructions

  • Place lemon juice, honey, and basil in a blender and blend until very smooth. Pass through a strainer into a pitcher or large jar. Add water and chill until ready to serve.
  • Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and additional basil leaves.

Notes

To make ahead: Prepare through Step 1 and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 321IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.4mg