The warmer temperatures have finally come to us here in Utah. Last night, I loved that I could sit out on the porch with Easton, watching my husband and Abbi running and playing in the yard. We are a much happier household when we aren’t cooped up inside!!
There are several things that make me always think of summer – swimming pools, shaved ice, summer festivals – and lemonade!! While I like lemonade, it’s not something that I’ll usually choose first. But then I had a version of this lemonade, and I was sold. I couldn’t stop thinking about it after I tried it. This was seriously the best lemonade that I have ever tried!!
So do yourself a favor. Make this lemonade today, and enjoy some on your porch, or your balcony, or your deck. It’s the perfect way to celebrate summer!
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Basil and Mint Lemonade
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: about 5 cups 1x
Description
The flavors of basil and mint make this lemonade something a little more special and unique.
Ingredients
Lemonade
- 2 cups lemon juice
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups basil and mint simple syrup (recipe follows)
Basil & Mint Simple Syrup
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup loosely packed basil
- 1/2 cup loosely packed mint
Instructions
To make the simple syrup:
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over low heat until the sugar is melted. Strain through a sieve and discard the herbs.
To make the lemonade:
- Combine all ingredients and stir. Serve cold.
Miriam Ottesen says
I lived this recipe!!!!! I found it today and made this PM. It came out beyond delicious. Didn’t have enough lemons and limes to create 2 cups of fresh lemon juice, I just got one and a half cup. Therefore I use one and a half cup of sugar. I added the water in the pot plus the entire package of basil and mint that I bought in the supermarket. First, I washed it thoroughly, remove the leaves out of the stems and then put in the pot with the sugar and the water. I let it boil, and the smell of basil and mint was so refreshing. I put the one cup and a half of lemon juice in my ninja blender, added what I cooked in the pot and added 1 1/2 cup of water. Mix it all, put it through a sieve to remove the remainder of the herbs and put it in a picture. Had forgotten to add the salt and I added it while in the picture mix it well remove some of the smallest parts of the herbs left in the seed into the picture added ice and served. It was beyond delicious, the best lemonade with basil and mint that I have ever tasted.
preety mohata says
amazing recipe.. thnx for posting, my husband will love it surely!
vickie says
Hello. I just heard about this recipe today on the tube. I have a question about the recipe on the site. WHY is it written twice on the lemonade ingredients? Should the ingredients be repeated twice or is this a misprint?Just want to make sure before my basil and mint is ruined. smile .
Deborah says
@vickie, I’m not sure why they were doubled on the recipe! I have fixed it – you don’t need to double it. 🙂
Diana says
If I used Agave nectar in place of sugar would I just skip the stovetop and add it in?
Deborah says
@Diana, I haven’t tried making it with agave, so I’m not sure. I actually haven’t used agave very much at all, so I’m not very familiar with it or how to use it.
kaba blanket says
I made this recipe for a block party last week, and it was a huge hit!
I spiked it with ginger vodka for adult’s version of it, and people just kept coming back for more. Thanks for such a nice recipe!!
Rebecca @ How the Cookies Crumble says
This looks so yummy! I bet it would go great with vodka. 😉
Alissa @ Still Unwritten says
WOW. This looks DELICIOUS! I am definitely going to make this. Thanks for sharing!
Susan says
I have some tiny basil seedlings on my kitchen windowsill just waited to be planted on into the greenhouse and eventually the garden. A very short season here in the UK for basil, so I hope I can harvest enough to make this delicious version of lemonade. Mint isn’t a problem it grows in abundance. What type of mint did you use? I have apple mint, ginger mint and spearmint growing.
Deborah says
Susan – I’m actually not sure what kind of mint it was. I just bought it at the supermarket, and it was just labeled as “mint”. I’m sure any kind would be delicious, though!
Jacqueline says
I just love this recipe. I will definitely be trying it, once my basil has grown 🙂
The Food Hunter says
This sounds very refreshing; perfect for the long hot summer that’s upon us.
Katie says
Oh, man. This looks unbelievably refreshing! I think the Diet Coke I’m drinking right now definitely pales in comparison. 🙂
Lynn says
That looks delightful! My herb garden is coming along slowly but I’ll be making this as soon as I can harvest enough basil and mint.
Amy @ Serve at Once says
I have never thought to add basil to lemonade, but I’m sure it’ll be just delicious. And I’m a sucker for any summer beverage stuck in a mason jar. 😉
Bakerbynature says
This looks so refreshing for the heat that we have to look forward to the next few months!
kankana says
Mint syrup is one of my fav .. never tried with basil though. Tells me it is going to me awsm 🙂
Danielle S says
We are sipping this today! It’s 105 degrees here today in Minneapolis, MN so really glad you posted it! Thanks!
Tracey @ Kitchen Playground says
I think I’ll be trying this soon. 🙂
Joanne says
The basil and mint combo in the lemonade sounds SO refreshing! I’m picturing all of you guys out on your porch sipping this…sounds so picturesque!
teresa says
i’m so in love with this drink that i can barely stand it. i bet those herbs made this amazing!
Pam says
What a great lemonade that I’ll have to try! If only there was a beach nearby to enjoy it on!
Katrina says
This looks simply amazing! Great recipe.
Robyn | Add a Pinch says
I have a ton of basil just perfect for this recipe. Can’t wait to make it!!!
So glad you shared it in this week’s Mingle Monday!
sandi @the whistlestop cafe says
My basil and my mint are growing like weeds in this humid Alabama heat. This looks perfect for a lazy Monday!
Cookbook Queen says
This looks so refreshing and yummy!! And it sounds so easy!! Love.
Maria says
Perfect drink for summer and we just planted a bunch of herbs!
Rachel says
that sounds so delicious! I was just at an outdoor happy hour and they had a punch similar to this! I love the flavor of basil 🙂