BASIL LEMONADE
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
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
LEMONADE JELLY WITH BASIL
Provided by Faith Durand
Categories Citrus Herb Dessert Kid-Friendly Wheat/Gluten-Free Lemon Basil Summer Chill Party Fat Free Kidney Friendly Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield Makes six 1/2-cup (120-ml) servings. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Warm the lemon juice, 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) water, and the sugar to boiling. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Roughly tear the basil leaves and put them in a small bowl. Pour the lemon juice mixture over the basil leaves and let steep for at least 15 minutes.
- Pour the orange juice into a small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin over its surface. Let the gelatin soften for 5 minutes, then warm the pan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Turn off the heat.
- Strain the basil out of the lemon juice and whisk the juice into the gelatin mixture. Pour the liquid into six small cups or a 1-quart (1-L) dish. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until softly set. Garnish with whipped cream and basil leaves to serve.
- Lemon-Basil Jelly Skewers
- To make little bites for a party, double the amount of gelatin in this recipe to 6 full teaspoons. Pour the mixture into an 8- or 9-inch (20- or 23-cm) square baking dish and let it set overnight in the refrigerator. Cut it into 1-inch (2.5-cm) squares, or use a small cookie cutter to cut out 1-inch (2.5-cm) circles. Skewer one or two pieces on a toothpick or party pick with a leaf of fresh basil folded and skewered at one end. Chill until ready to serve, and pass a bowl of whipped cream for dipping.
- Easy Flavor Variations
- Real Lime Jelly For real lime jelly (with the taste of fresh limes and no nasty green food coloring), substitute juice from 7 to 8 limes for the lemon juice. Substitute water for the orange juice. Meyer Lemon Jelly with Lavender Extra-sweet, less acidic Meyer lemons are also wonderful in this jelly, especially with the herbal-floral taste of lavender. Simply substitute Meyers for the regular lemons. You may need one or two extra lemons, as Meyer lemons are generally smaller. Instead of steeping basil in the juice, steep 1 tablespoon dried food-grade lavender buds. Strain after 10 minutes and proceed as directed above.
BASIL LEMONADE
In my quest to find recipes to take advantage of the bumper crop of basil I have right now, I came across this one found in the May 2003 issue of Sunset magazine. This is very refreshing! It's especially fun if you have lots of different varieties of basil available to you.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a 1 1/2 to 2 Qt glass bowl, combine basil leaves and sugar.
- With a wooden spoon, crush leaves with sugar until thoroughly bruised;
- add water and lemon juice,
- Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes;
- Taste and add more sugar if desired.
- Pour through a strainer into ice-filled glasses.
- Garnish with sprigs of fresh basil.
- *Note:The type of basil you use will contribute to the'personality' of this drink.
- Dark purple basil tints the lemonade pink and has a milder flavor than green varieties.
- Lemon basil adds a lemon-drop essence.
- Cinnamon and Thai basils make this more spicy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.7, Sodium 5.3, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 10.2, Protein 0.2
BETHY'S CUCUMBER BASIL LEMONADE
I make this refreshing lemonade all summer long. It goes great at any picnic!
Provided by Bethy
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine 1 cup water and sugar together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool syrup to room temperature.
- Stir syrup, remaining water, lemon juice, cucumber, and basil together in a pitcher; chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 7.8 mg, Sugar 26.3 g
STRAWBERRY BASIL LEMONADE
Strawberry and basil may seem like an odd pairing, but after one sip you'll be hooked!
Provided by delish
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place strawberries and basil in a pitcher. Add sugar and muddle to break up the strawberries. Pour in water and lemon juice; mix until sugar dissolves. Serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 12.5 mg, Sugar 41.5 g
PEACH-BASIL LEMONADE SLUSH
This chilly slush with peaches, lemon juice and garden-fresh basil is hands-down the best lemonade ever. It tastes just like summer. -Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, peaches, basil and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes. Discard basil; stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate until cooled completely., Process half the peach mixture and 2-1/2 cups ice in a blender until blended, adding more ice if desired. Repeat with remaining peach mixture and ice. Pour into chilled glasses; serve with peach slices and additional basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BASIL LEMONADE
Those abstaining from the cocktails will appreciate this equally refreshing use of basil and lemon, two flavors that pair beautifully.
Categories Fruit Juice Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Party Kid-Friendly Lemon Basil Summer Gourmet Drink Small Plates
Yield Makes about 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir together all ingredients in a large pitcher, then pour into tall glasses half filled with ice.
SPIKED STRAWBERRY BASIL LEMONADE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: water, lemon juce, sugar, strawberry puree, fresh basil, vodka
Provided by Nathan Ng
Categories Drinks
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and stir until sugar has dissolved.
- Once combined, refrigerate for 3 hours or until the drink is cold.
- Serve with ice and the fruit of your choice.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 15 grams
BASIL-INFUSED WATERMELON LEMONADE
We loved the freshness of this lemonade! The basil flavor is surprisingly light and really adds an earthy lift. This recipe is rather labor intensive, but it's WELL worth it. Make it as-is for the whole family, or experiment with it as a cocktail mixer.
Provided by Kimberly Biegacki
Categories Other Drinks
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Combine 1 cup of water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in the basil. Let chill for 1 hour. Strain sugar mixture through a sieve over a bowl, and discard basil.
- 2. Place watermelon in a blender; process until smooth.
- 3. Pour watermelon puree through a fine sieve into a large bowl, reserving liquid; discard solids. Combine watermelon liquid, sugar mixture, and juice in a pitcher; chill.
- 4. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and basil sprigs and serve! VARIATION: Add about 8 ice cubes to the watermelon before blending. Do not strain when done. The result is more like a frozen lemonade or virgin margarita.
NECTARINE-BASIL LEMONADE
Categories Non-Alcoholic Fruit Fourth of July Picnic Kid-Friendly Backyard BBQ Lemon Nectarine Basil Summer Shower Party Gourmet Drink Small Plates
Yield Makes about 6 cups, serving 4 to 6.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan stir together 2 cups of the water, 1 cup of the basil, 1 of the nectarines, chopped course, and the sugar, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, and simmer it for 5 minutes. Let the mixture cool and strain it through a fine sieve set over a pitcher, pressing hard on the solids. Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups water, the remaining nectarine, sliced thin, and the lemon juice. Divide the lemonade among tall glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish each drink with some of the additional basil.
FROZEN BASIL LEMONADE
Steps:
- To make the simple syrup, place the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar dissolves, 2 to 3 minutes, then cool.
- Pour the simple syrup in the pitcher of a blender with the ice, lemon juice and basil, and puree until smooth. Serve cold.
STRAWBERRY BASIL LEMONADE [WITH CITRUS VODKA]
My roommates and I love going out for strawberry basil lemonades, and I am trying to find the best recipe! This one in particular makes enough to serve a small crowd. Yum yum!
Provided by Barbell Bunny
Categories Beverages
Time 2h5m
Yield 10 strawberry basil lemonades, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine lemonade, strawberries, and basil leaves in a small container, stirring well.
- Add vodka.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- To serve, remove basil leaves (if they're too wilted), and serve with ice and fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.9, Fat 0.3, Sodium 7.5, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 29.4, Protein 0.7
WATERMELON BASIL LEMONADE
This can be used with good silver tequila to create a memorable watermelon-basil margarita. Just add juice of 1 lime per cocktail. Recipe courtesy of Tillman's Roadhouse
Provided by gailanng
Categories Beverages
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine in a stainless steel pot the water and sugar. Zest 4 of the lemons into the water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and strain the lemon zest out. Add to the ice to chill.
- While water is coming to a boil, squeeze the juice from all 8 lemons in a blender. Add in basil and watermelon. Puree until smooth.
- Once the lemon syrup is cold, combine with the basil-watermelon puree. Stir well and let sit in the cooler for 1 hour before drinking to allow time for the flavors to meld.
BASIL AND JALAPENO LEMONADE
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
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.
RHUBERRY-BASIL PINK LEMONADE
Steps:
- For the rhubarb simple syrup: Add the rhubarb and 2 cups water to a small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add the sugar. Stir until dissolved, then take off the heat. Let steep until cooled, about 2 hours. Stain into a resealable container and refrigerate until chilled.
- For the strawberry-basil puree: Combine the strawberries, basil and 1/4 cup of the chilled rhubarb simple syrup in a blender and puree until smooth. Transfer to a pitcher.
- For the lemonade: Add the lemon juice and 1 1/4 cups of the chilled rhubarb simple syrup to the pitcher with the strawberry-basil puree and give it a good stir. Add the seltzer and stir lightly. Pour into 4 glasses filled with ice, garnish each with a lemon wedge and basil leaf and serve.
FROSTY BASIL LEMONADE
Steps:
- 1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- 2. Select Variable 1.
- 3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
- 4. Blend for 1 minute or until desired consistency is reached.
ITALIAN BASIL LEMONADE ♥
Categories Fruit Quick & Easy Healthy
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- mix lemon juice, simple syrup, and water in a pitcher and serve in glasses filled with ice. basil simple syrup: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup water 2 cups lightly packed basil 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional) combine the water, sugar, and basil in a small saucepan and heat at medium-high until the liquid is clear and sugar granules are no longer visible, about 7 minutes. if using lemon zest, add to the syrup once it's off the heat. allow to cool, then strain out the zest and basil leaves. note: this is a tart lemonade, if you prefer a sweeter lemonade, i would increase the sugar in the simple syrup. the recipe also produces a strong lemonade, which is why it is served in glasses with lots of ice. enjoy! ♥
NECTARINE-BASIL LEMONADE
I haven't tried this yet, but it was such an unusual and interesting combination of flavors, I couldn't resist posting it here. Times are estimates and don't include cooling of the mixture.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small saucepan stir together 2 cups of the water, 1 cup of the basil, 1 of the nectarines and the sugar, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, and simmer it for 5 minutes.
- Let the mixture cool and strain it through a fine sieve set over a pitcher, pressing hard on the solids.
- Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups water, the remaining nectarine, sliced thin, and the lemon juice.
- Divide the lemonade among tall glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish each drink with some of the additional basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.2, Fat 0.3, Sodium 5.1, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 1, Sugar 29.7, Protein 0.9
STRAWBERRY BASIL LEMONADE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: strawberry, sugar, lemon, water, fresh basil leaves
Provided by Sonu Rashmi
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Boil water and, once boiling, add sugar and wait for sugar to dissolve. Once it does, turn off the stove and wait for the water to become warm.
- Once the water cools down, add the lemon juice and zest into it and stir gently. To this, add strawberry puree and portion into glasses.
- Garnish with ice and basil and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 15 grams
DRY SPARKLING CUCUMBER BASIL LEMONADE
Steps:
- In a blender, blend together the cucumber, basil, lemon juice, water and simple syrup until smooth.
- Using a vegetable peeler, peel two ribbons off a cucumber and skewer.
- Fill two glasses with ice and divide the mixture between the two.
- Top with DRY Cucumber Botanical Bubbly.
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