Lemony Fresh Herb Coolers

Lemony Fresh Herb Coolers
Lemony Fresh Herb Coolers might be a good recipe to expand your beverage recipe box. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 60 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan diet. A mixture of lemon zest, mint leaves and sprigs, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious.

Instructions

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In a medium saucepan, combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil, stirring with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer for 5 minutes; let the sugar syrup cool.
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In a blender or food processor, combine the sugar syrup with the basil, cilantro, mint, tarragon, lemon zest and lemon juice and puree.
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Let stand for 1 hour, then strain through a coarse sieve, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
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For each drink, pour 1/4 cup of the fresh herb syrup over cracked ice and fill with club soda.
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Garnish the drinks with a lemon twist and mint sprigs and serve.
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Make Ahead: The herb syrup can be refrigerated overnight.
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Notes: Variation: To make a cocktail, add half a shot of vodka and half a shot of rum to each drink.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score8
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