Basil Lemonade

Basil Lemonade

Fresh, local basil lemonade recipe is a perfect summertime refreshment in North Iowa. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine All
Servings 4 servings
Calories 588 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cups fresh-squeezed lemon juice from about 8 lemons, plus lemon slices for garnish
  • ½ cup honey*
  • 1 cup basil* fresh, plus more for garnish
  • 3 cups water cold

Instructions
 

  • Place lemon juice, honey, and basil in a blender and blend until very smooth. Pass through a strainer into a pitcher or large jar. Add water and chill until ready to serve.
  • Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and additional basil leaves.

Notes

To make ahead: Prepare through Step 1 and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 588kcalCarbohydrates: 161gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 46mgPotassium: 473mgFiber: 2gSugar: 147gVitamin A: 1284IUVitamin C: 123mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 2mg
Keyword basil