Source: Maria Shchipakina, AdobeStockA glass of aromatic basil lemonade is perfectly refreshing in summer and is sure to please everyone. And with purple leaves, it also takes on an original pinkish hue. Check out the 15 best recipes in our selection!
1. Classic Basil Lemonade
Source: paulinecakeclub.ruA superb combination of taste and health benefits.
You will need: 2 lemons, 200 ml water, 100 g sugar, 30 g basil, 1-1.5 l sparkling water.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar and basil, and simmer this syrup for 7-10 minutes over low heat, stirring. Blend it, strain through a sieve, and let it cool completely. Pour the resulting syrup and the juice of 2 lemons into a pitcher, add a few lemon slices and basil leaves for garnish. Fill the lemonade with sparkling water and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
2. Basil and Strawberry Lemonade
Source: cookpad.comThis combination has long become a classic for desserts and drinks.
You will need: 100 g basil, 500 g strawberries, 3-4 tbsp sugar, 1.5 l sparkling mineral water.
Preparation: Mix sugar with an equal amount of water, simmer the syrup until completely smooth, and let it cool completely. Pour this syrup over the basil leaves, lightly muddle them, and let sit for 20 minutes. Mash the strawberries with a muddler or blend them. Place the strawberries and basil in a pitcher with ice and pour mineral water over everything.
3. Basil and Cucumber Lemonade
Source: topcheff.ruCucumbers complement any refreshing summer drink well.
You will need: 1 bunch basil, 1 cucumber, 3 lemons, 3 cups water.
Preparation: Slice a few thin cucumber rounds, and blend the remaining part. Squeeze juice from lemons and mix it with sugar and cucumber puree until dissolved. Muddle the basil leaves. Add basil, cucumber rounds, and the cucumber mixture to a pitcher. Pour water over everything and let the lemonade infuse in the refrigerator.
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4. Basil and Mint Lemonade
Source: dzen.ruDoubly aromatic due to such a vibrant combination of fragrant herbs.
You will need: 1 l sparkling mineral water, 1 lemon, 1 lime, 4 sprigs mint, 4 basil leaves, 100 g brown sugar.
Preparation: Thinly slice the lime and lemon, lightly muddle the mint and basil. Muddle everything with sugar, pour sparkling water over it, and let the lemonade infuse for a while. Add ice as desired.
5. Strawberry Basil Lemonade with Water
Source: ok.ruThis is a lemonade recipe for those who prefer non-carbonated drinks!
You will need: 5 basil leaves, 10 strawberries, 1 lemon, 120 g sugar, 2 l water.
Preparation: Zest the lemon, then slice it into thin rounds. Boil water, add sugar, and simmer until dissolved. Add zest, lemon rounds, and basil. Bring to a boil again, remove from heat, let cool covered, and strain the resulting infusion. Lightly mash the strawberries, pour the infusion over them, and let the lemonade infuse in the refrigerator for a while.
6. Basil, Cucumber, and Sprite Lemonade
Source: AdobeStockSweet, refreshing, and invigorating all at once – a true find.
You will need: 1/2 lemon, 1 cucumber, 2-3 tbsp brown sugar, 100 ml water, 1-1.2 l Sprite, 3 sprigs basil, ice.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar and simmer briefly. Thinly slice cucumbers and lemon, lightly muddle basil leaves. Place everything into a pitcher with crushed ice and pour Sprite over it.
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7. Quick Basil and Tonic Lemonade
Source: podacha-blud.comYou can prepare lemonade directly in a glass, and then just garnish it to taste.
You will need: 20 ml sugar syrup, 20 ml lemon or lime juice, 4 basil leaves, 120 ml tonic, ice.
Preparation: Lightly muddle basil leaves with syrup and lemon juice directly in a glass. Add some ice, pour tonic over everything, and gently stir.
8. Lime and Basil Lemonade
Source: dzen.ruThe taste of lime is significantly different from lemon, so the lemonade will turn out quite different.
You will need: 2 limes, 2 l water, 200 g brown sugar, 1/2 bunch basil.
Preparation: Blanch both limes with boiling water, slice them, remove seeds, and blend the fruits with their peels. Add sugar and blend again. Add basil to taste and 1 cup of water, blend everything again, and strain the mixture through a sieve. Dilute with the remaining water, add a few basil leaves, and let the lemonade infuse in the refrigerator.
9. Basil and Raspberry Lemonade
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruWe recommend preparing the sugar syrup in advance so it has time to cool completely.
You will need: 300 g raspberries, 50 g basil, 600 ml sugar syrup, 800 ml sparkling water, ice.
Preparation: Place raspberries, basil, and sugar syrup into a blender. Reserve a couple of berries and leaves for garnish. Blend everything and pour into a pitcher with ice. Fill the lemonade with sparkling water and add whole raspberries and basil.
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10. Watermelon Basil Lemonade
Source: dzen.ruThis lemonade recipe requires deseeded watermelon flesh.
You will need: 8 cups watermelon flesh, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1 cup basil leaves.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar and simmer until dissolved. Remove from heat, add basil leaves, and let the syrup infuse covered until cool. Blend the watermelon and strain through a sieve. Mix watermelon pulp, lemon juice, and sugar syrup. Let the lemonade infuse in the refrigerator.
11. Citrus Basil Lemonade
Source: livejournal.comTart, with light bitter notes – just right for hot summer days.
You will need: 1 lemon, 1 orange, 1 grapefruit, 6-8 tbsp sugar, 3 sprigs basil, mineral water.
Preparation: Squeeze juice from the grapefruit, and slice the orange and lemon into rounds. Place everything into a carafe or jar, add basil, sprinkle with sugar, and muddle slightly. Pour mineral water over the lemonade, stir, and add ice to taste.
12. Blackcurrant and Basil Lemonade
Source: patee.ruYou can prepare lemonade with any other berry using the same principle.
You will need: 1 bunch mint, 1/2 bunch basil, 2 tbsp sugar, 200 g blackcurrants, water.
Preparation: Muddle blackcurrants with sugar, add mint and basil leaves, and muddle again. Pour hot water to taste, let the lemonade cool, and then refrigerate for another 1-2 hours.
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13. Basil and Grapefruit Lemonade
Source: postila.ruA great recipe because this lemonade is made without sugar.
You will need: 1 grapefruit, 1 orange, 20 g basil, 100 g honey, 100 ml sparkling water, ice.
Preparation: Dissolve honey in an equal amount of hot water and let cool. Squeeze juice from half a grapefruit and half an orange, and slice the remaining halves into thin wedges. Lightly muddle the basil, load everything into a pitcher with ice, and top with sparkling water.
14. Basil, Strawberry, and Cucumber Lemonade
Source: AdobeStockPerhaps the most summery lemonade one can imagine.
You will need: 2-3 cucumbers, 400 g strawberries, 1 lemon, 4 sprigs basil, 100 g sugar, 1.2 l water.
Preparation: Boil 1 cup of water with sugar and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Add basil and let the syrup cool covered. Thinly slice cucumbers, lemon, and strawberries. Place all fruits into a jar, pour the strained syrup over them, close, and refrigerate overnight. Before serving, dilute the lemonade with plain water or sparkling water.
15. Basil and Birch Sap Lemonade
Source: pinterest.comSave the recipe and try making it in your own kitchen.
You will need: 1 lemon, 1 orange, 5 sprigs basil, 200 g sugar, 3 l birch sap.
Preparation: Wash the citrus fruits. Blend half a lemon and half an orange into a puree with their peels. Add sugar, 500 ml birch sap, and bring to a boil. Let the resulting syrup cool and infuse for 1-2 hours, then strain.
Slice the remaining citrus fruits into thin wedges and place them in jars or pitchers. Add basil, pour the syrup over them, and top with the remaining birch sap. Stir the lemonade and let it infuse in the refrigerator.