Directions:
- In a 1 1/2 to 2 Qt glass bowl, combine basil leaves and sugar.
- With a wooden spoon, crush leaves with sugar until thoroughly bruised;
- Add water and lemon juice,
- Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes;
- Taste and add more sugar if desired.
- Pour through a strainer into ice-filled glasses.
- Garnish with sprigs of fresh basil.
- *Note:The type of basil you use will contribute to the'personality' of this drink.
- Dark purple basil tints the lemonade pink and has a milder flavor than green varieties.
- Lemon basil adds a lemon-drop essence.
- Cinnamon and Thai basils make this more spicy.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 30.77 Kcal (129 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 0.28 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0.03g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 5.29mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 40.75mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 8.23g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 6.8g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Protein | 0.09g | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 12.5mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 31.1mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 11.12 Kcal (47 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 0.1 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0.01g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1.91mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 14.73mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.97g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 2.46g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Protein | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 11.3mg | 3% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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