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Sparkling Lemonade with Basil

August 2, 2021 by Missy Rakes Leave a Comment

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A mason jar full of Basil Sparkling Lemonade garnished with basil and a lemon slice.

Try this Sparkling Lemonade with Basil for a thirst quenching treat that is full of the fresh flavors of summer!

A mason jar full of Basil Sparkling Lemonade garnished with basil and a lemon slice.

 

Sparkling Lemonade with Basil

If you’re anything like me, then you love a sweet, cold, bubbly drink on a hot summers day. This Basil Sparkling Lemonade checks all of those boxes and more. It’s refreshingly sweet, bubbly and full of the fresh flavors of lemon and basil, plus it’s really easy to make.

Once you try this recipe for Basil Sparkling Lemonade, you’ll never want to go back to regular lemonade again. You may even want to grow a basil plant next summer so that you can have it anytime you want.

If basil isn’t your thing, feel free to substitute rosemary, thyme or any other fresh herb that you prefer. Enjoy the refreshing drink friends.

Want more refreshing summer recipes? Here are a few of our favorites:

  • 3-Ingredient Watermelon Slush
  • 3-Ingredient Cherry Slush
  • S’mores Pudding Parfaits
  • Old-Fashioned Refrigerator Sweet Pickles

How to make Basil Sparkling Lemonade:

In small saucepan, combine sugar, water and basil.

Sugar, water and basil in a saucepan.

Bring mixture to boil, crushing basil leaves as you stir. Let simmer 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool completely.

Once cooled, strain the basil leaves out of the syrup.

In glass pitcher, combine lemon juice and syrup mixture.

Lemon basil syrup in a clear glass pitcher before adding the club soda.

Place pitcher in refrigerator for at least 2 hours to chill.

Once ready to serve, pour chilled club soda into the pitcher with the syrup mixture and serve over ice.

A mason jar full of Basil Sparkling Lemonade garnished with basil and a lemon slice.

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Sparkling Lemonade with Basil

Homemade Lemonade infused with basil and mixed with club soda.
Prep Time20 mins
Chill Time2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 20 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sparkling Lemonade with Basil
Servings: 6
Calories: 270kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves
  • 1 liter club soda chilled
  • juice from 6 lemons approx 1 1/4 cups

Instructions

  • In small saucepan, combine sugar, water and basil.
  • Bring mixture to boil, crushing basil leaves as you stir. Let simmer 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, strain the basil leaves out of the syrup.
  • In glass pitcher, combine lemon juice and syrup mixture.
  • Place pitcher in refrigerator for at least 2 hours to chill.
  • Once ready to serve, pour chilled club soda into the pitcher with the syrup mixture and serve over ice.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 68g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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