Tuesday, June 4, 2013

made at home: basil mint lemonade



Basil Mint Lemonade
  • 2 cups of Basil Mint Lemon simple syrup*
  • 2 cups of cold water
  • 2 cups of ice
  • 5 large juiced lemons 

Combine all ingredients into a large pitcher, and serve in a glass with ice. 

 *Basil Mint Lemon Simple Syrup
  • 1/4 cup of fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup of fresh mint
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cups of water
  • 2 cups of sugar

Place all ingredients into a medium sauce pan, bring to a boil and let the sugar dissolve. Let the mixture sit until cooled, then strain  the solids until just the liquid mixture is let. Place in the fridge until ready for use. 

(I used my french press to separate the herbs from the liquid in the simple syrup.) 



   The thing with me and lemonade is that I have to be in the exact mood for it.. and it also can't just be "lemonade". Since I have been growing "Spicy Globe Basil" on my front porch, I decided to put it to use this afternoon with some mint I had purchased at the farmer's market earlier this weekend. This lemonade recipe is such a refreshing, not-too-sweet, savory summer drink. Enjoy! 
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15 comments:

  1. SammiJune 4, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Ooooh this sounds and looks delicious!!! I will HAVE to try it this summer!!

    xox Sammi
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  2. little henry leeJune 4, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    oh yum, this sounds delicious! i've never made my own lemonade but i love fresh minty citrus-y drinks so this sounds great, and i'm sure the basil would be a great touch too!

    little henry lee

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  3. A Very Sweet BlogJune 4, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    It looks so refreshing!
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  4. UnknownJune 4, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Oh that looks so delicious! Definitely going to try it out :)

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  5. Pony ChopsJune 5, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    This looks so yum! Perfect for the summery weather we're having now

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  6. AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Wow this looks delicious! I love that you've put it in the jar too, I am sucker for things like that xx

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  7. criscrascrusJune 5, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    yummmyyyy it looks delicious!

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  8. Catherine CruseJune 5, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    This sounds gorgeous and it looks so pretty in the jar x

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  9. Ellen Grace June 5, 2013 at 5:22 AM

    I neeeeed to make this, especially as it's so nice at the minute! Love your style too that skirt is gorgeous

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    xx

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  10. AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    mmm this looks SO good! i've got to try it out :)

    Rebecca @ tr[i]b[e]cca

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  11. Brigitte HoneybeeJune 5, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    simple to make and sounds delicious!
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  12. NatalyJune 5, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    this looks delicious! another thing to add to my "I need to try this ASAP" list!!! more recipes please :) also - that skirt is AMAZING!!!!

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  13. DannyJune 5, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Such an adorable blog you have, felt in love. And your style? ooh la la, lovely! followed, of course :)

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  14. SarahJune 5, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    i'm going to try this out on the weekend! thanks darling :)

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  15. KeitJune 5, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    This looks extremely delicious!!!!

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