Purple Basil Lemonade
Purple Basil Lemonade is a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan beverage. One portion of this dish contains around 0g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 77 calories. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up water, purple basil leaves, lemon juice, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Combine 4 cups water and juice in a large bowl.
Place 1/2 cup basil and sugar in a mortar; pound with pestle until a paste forms.
Add sugar mixture to juice mixture; stir until sugar dissolves. Strain mixture through a sieve over a bowl; discard solids.
Place 1 cup ice in each of 4 glasses.
Pour about 1 cup lemonade into each glass; garnish each serving with 1 basil sprig.