Description
Refreshing drinks made with fresh basil, perfect for hot days or as a unique beverage option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash the basil leaves thoroughly.
- Add basil, water, and sweetener to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture into a pitcher to remove solids.
- Add lemon juice and stir well.
- Serve over ice.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to your taste.
- Use sparkling water for a fizzy version.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: basil drinks, refreshing beverages, homemade drinks