How long will basil lemonade keep:

As the acidity preserves the lemonade, it will easily keep for a week when stored in the fridge.

Can I make this recipe using store-bought lemon juice?

This recipe also works with store-bought lemon juice. I find it nicer to use fresh lemons, as they have more flavor, and you can add the zest, which makes this recipe special. But normal lemon juice will also give you a delicious, refreshing lemonade.

Can I customize this recipe:

You can easily customize this recipe by changing the amounts of lemon and sweetener or by adding other herbs or fruits of your choice before blending the lemonade. Feel free to be creative and explore variations of this recipe.

Basil Lemonade Recipe - Let's Go Tomato

Basil Lemonade Recipe

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This delicious basil lemonade is super simple to make, incredibly refreshing, and has just such a nostalgic feel to it. It is a perfect hot summer day recipe.

Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 5 servings 1x

Ingredients

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90g (7 tbsp) sugar
2 lemons
20 leaves of basil
1l (4.2 cups) water

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Instructions

Add the lemon (juice, zest, pith, whichever you like to add), basil, sugar, and water to a mixer. Blend until the ingredients have been well combined and you are left with a beautifully light-green liquid. Check for taste, and adjust ratios based on your liking.

After letting the basil lemonade settle for a minute, you can see the fibers floating on top, separating from the lemonade. Pour the lemonade through a fine sieve or cheesecloth.

Notes

You can make this lemonade with just the lemon juice, lemon juice, and zest, or also use some of the white inners from the lemon. I’d recommend using the juice and zest. Including the zest will infuse the lemonade with its delicious oils, giving it much more flavor.

If you add the white pith, the lemonade will get an intense, slightly bitter flavor. Some people find it undesirable, but I like at least a hint of it in the lemonade.

I’d recommend starting it slow with the white pith so you don’t spoil your precious lemonade if you don’t like it.

My serving suggestion: Enjoy it ice-cold, poured over ice cubes.

Author: Ivo
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Drink, beverage
Cuisine: International
Diet: Vegan