Description
Refreshing and vibrant, this Blueberry Basil Lemonade is a perfect summer drink that combines the sweetness of blueberries with the herbal notes of fresh basil and the tang of lemon juice.
Ingredients
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Blueberry Syrup:
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Additional Ingredients:
- 18 large fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups cold sparkling water or additional water if you don’t want it sparkling
Instructions
- Cook Blueberry Syrup: Place water, sugar, and blueberries in a saucepan. Boil for 5 minutes, mash blueberries, and let steep with basil for 20 minutes.
- Strain: Remove solids from syrup by straining through a sieve.
- Combine: Mix blueberry syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling water in a pitcher.
- Serve: Enjoy over ice, garnished with lemon, blueberries, and basil leaves.
Notes
- Store lemonade covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- If not serving immediately, add sparkling water just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
