Basil Lemonade
I saw something similar to this on TV, so came up with my own recipe.
I recommend having it with a lot of ice. I diluted it with carbonated water, it also works with mineral water. Recipe by Cookie shiasu
Basil Lemonade
I saw something similar to this on TV, so came up with my own recipe.
I recommend having it with a lot of ice. I diluted it with carbonated water, it also works with mineral water. Recipe by Cookie shiasu
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Thoroughly rinse the basil, then cut the stalk in half lengthways. Combine the sugar, water, and basil in a small saucepan and heat on medium.
- 2
When the sugar dissolves and the water starts to boil, remove from the heat, and let sit for about 3 minutes.
- 3
Strain in a colander, then chill in the refrigerator. (You should have 150 ml of syrup.)
- 4
Squeeze the lemons, and remove the seeds. It's actually quite tasty if a little of the pulp gets into the juice.
- 5
Put the ice in a pitcher, slowly pour in the lemon juice, basil syrup, and carbonated water and stir. Pour into individual cups.
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