Basil Lemonade

Basil Lemonade
Basil Lemonade is a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan recipe with 4 servings. One portion of this dish contains about 0g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 42 calories. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Not a lot of people really liked this beverage. A mixture of water, lightly basil leaves, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a 1 1/2- to 2-quart glass measure or bowl, combine basil leaves (see notes) and sugar. With a wooden spoon, crush leaves with sugar until thoroughly bruised.
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Add water and lemon juice. Stir until sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and add more sugar if desired.
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Pour through a fine strainer into ice-filled glasses.
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Garnish with sprigs of fresh basil.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score2
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