Best Nectarine Basil Lemonade Recipes

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NECTARINE-BASIL LEMONADE



Nectarine-Basil Lemonade image

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

3 1/2 cups water
1 cup fresh basil leaves plus additional for garnish
2 nectarines
3/4 cup sugar, or to taste
1 cup fresh lemon juice

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.

NECTARINE-BASIL LEMONADE



Nectarine-Basil Lemonade image

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

3 1/2 cups water
1 cup fresh basil leaf, plus
additional fresh basil leaf, for garnish
2 nectarines, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup sugar (to taste)
1 cup fresh lemon juice

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

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