Lemon and Lime Basil Cooler

Name: Lemon and Lime Basil Cooler
Yield: 16 serving
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1/2 cup simple syrup (120ml); 1/2 cup lemon juice (120ml); 6 fresh basil leaves, torn; Sparkling water for serving; lime, cut into wheels, and some Basil leaves for garnish

Lubna’s Kitchen @lubnaskitchen

United Kingdom

#drink #nonalcoholic #Basil #CookingWithHerbs #FeelGoodFood #summer #lemon #lime

Lubna’s Kitchen @lubnaskitchen

United Kingdom

#drink #nonalcoholic #Basil #CookingWithHerbs #FeelGoodFood #summer #lemon #lime

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Ingredients

16 serving

1/2 cupsimple syrup (120ml)
1/2 cuplemon juice (120ml)
6fresh basil leaves, torn
Sparkling water for serving
lime, cut into wheels, and some Basil leaves for garnish

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Steps

1

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the simple syrup, lemon juice, and basil. Simmer for 5 minutes, until slightly reduced. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
2

Once the lemon basil syrup is cool, strain into an airtight glass container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
3

🌻Serving:
pour 1 cup (240 ml) of sparkling water into a glass filled with ice and add 1-2 tablespoons of lemon basil syrup. Stir to combine. Garnish with lime wheels, and Basil leaves if desired.
Enjoy!