Buongiorno a tutti! This homemade basil lemonade is like Italy in a glass, a summer treat you need to try if you are looking for a refreshing drink. You only need 5 ingredients to make this easy peasy lemonade, and I am sure you can make it! I make this lemonade with fresh lemons.
To make this recipe you will need fresh basil. I would advise not using dried basil from a spice jar, as it does not provide the same intense flavour as fresh basil.
Serve this lemonade over ice to make sure it is perfectly chilled. Add a sprig of basil, a slice of lemon and a straw for garnish. I hope you like this recipe as much as I do! If you enjoy this recipe, have a look at my rosemary lemonade recipe as well.
Basil Lemonade
Homemade Basil Lemonade with Lemons
Servings: 1 liter
Adjust servings here:
Equipment
- pot
- big bowl
- Sieve
Ingredients
- 1 plant fresh basil size store bought plant
- 5 lemons
- 500 ml water (1) for boiling
- 500 ml water (2)
- 100 grams sugar
- 4 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Take the basil leaves from the plant and add them to a bowl.
- Boil water in a pot.
- Tear the basil leaves and add them to the pot. Stir and simmer for 15 minutes on low to medium heat, make sure to cover the pot with a lid.
- After 15 minutes, add the sugar and honey. Stir well.
- Switch off the heat and let it cool for at least 30 minutes.
- Strain the basil water into a large bowl.
- Add lemon juice and water to the bowl. Stir and taste. Keep it in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve on ice cubes and garnish with a slice of lemon and a sprig of basil.
Notes
You can adjust the sweetness by adding more water or reducing the amount of sugar.
Optional: strain the lemonade after adding the lemon juice if you prefer not to have lemon pulp.
Enjoy!
