Best Basil And Jalapeno Lemonade Recipes

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BASIL LEMONADE



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I tweaked this recipe it to make a refreshing drink. I love basil and this recipe has a wonderful basil-infused flavor. Delicious on a warm day or with grilled chicken. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh basil and lemon slices.

Provided by Carolyn

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Lemonade Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 cups cold water
1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup fresh lime juice
½ cup firmly packed torn basil leaves

Steps:

  • Stir water, lemonade, sugar, and lime juice together in a pitcher. Add 1/2 cup basil leaves, stir to combine, cover the pitcher, and refrigerate until flavors combine, 8 hours to overnight. Remove basil leaves and discard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 8.7 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

BASIL AND JALAPENO LEMONADE



Basil and Jalapeno Lemonade image

The jalapeno flavor is a nice finish to the sweet lemonade. Try this out. You'll be surprised! Pleasantly! There is ZERO heat from the jalapeno in this concoction. Even my kids drink it up! It is Fabulous!

Provided by Melissa Baldan @mellymel74

Categories     Punches

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cup(s) water
3 cup(s) sugar
1 cup(s) fresh basil
2 tablespoon(s) fresh mint
1 - jalapeno pepper
1 liter(s) club soda
2 cup(s) fresh lemon juice
- ice

Steps:

  • Simple Syrup: In large saucepan combine water, sugar, basil, mint and whole jalapeno. Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer. Continue simmering for 20 minutes. Strain simple syrup and discard jalapeno and leaves. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours - overnight is best.
  • In very large punch container combine syrup, soda and juice.
  • Serve over ice. Garnish with fresh basil or mint, if desired.

BASIL LEMONADE



Basil Lemonade image

Provided by Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly packed basil leaves
6 cups water (divided)
1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (6 to 8 lemons)

Steps:

  • In a medium sauce pan, muddle the sugar and basil together with a wooden spoon. Add 2 cups of water and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until all of the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow the basil to steep in the syrup until cool. Once cool strain the simple syrup into a pitcher. Add 4 cups of water and the lemon juice. Stir well. Serve over ice with a garnish of basil and lemon.

CLAMS WITH JALAPEñO, LEMON, AND BASIL



Clams with Jalapeño, Lemon, and Basil image

Categories     Garlic     Pepper     Steam     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Basil     Clam     White Wine     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced jalapeño chiles
1 cup canned tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Melt butter in very large pot over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and jalapeño; stir until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, wine, and lemon juice and bring to boil. Add clams; cover and boil until clams open, about 9 minutes (discard any clams that do not open). Add basil and lemon peel. Season with pepper. Transfer clams and sauce to large bowl and serve.

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