Description
A refreshing and healthy drink made with basil seeds, known for their cooling properties and health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons basil seeds
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Soak basil seeds in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes until they swell.
- Add the remaining water and stir well.
- Mix in honey or sugar until dissolved.
- Add lemon juice and stir.
- Serve chilled with ice cubes if desired.
Notes
- Store leftover drink in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Add mint leaves for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: basil seed drink, healthy beverage, refreshing drink