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Basil Limeade Recipe

Basil Limeade Recipe

This refreshing Basil Limeade Recipe blends freshly squeezed lime juice with fragrant basil for a naturally sweet, herbal twist on a summer classic. It’s hydrating, zesty, and the perfect drink to cool down with on warm days. 👩‍🍳 Author: Use Default (Don't Show) 👥 Servings: 4 people Estimated Cost: $5 ⏱️ Times: Prep Time: 0 days, 0 hours, 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes Resting Time: 0 days, 0 hours, 30 minutes (optional for infusion) Total Time: 0 days, 0 hours, 40 minutes 📂 Categories: Drinks Non-Alcoholic Beverages 🍽️ Courses: Beverages Summer Refreshments 🌍 Cuisines: American Herbal & Wellness Drinks 🔑 Keywords: Basil Limeade Recipe, herbal limeade, summer drink, non-alcoholic, basil drink, healthy refreshment, lime and basil juice
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Prep Time 10 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Beverages, Summer Refreshments
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 🍹 For the Basil Limeade:
  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 1 cup Fresh basil leaves Loosely packed
  • 1 cup Water For basil syrup
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Fresh lime juice About 4–5 limes
  • 2 cups Cold water Or sparkling water for fizz
  • Ice cubes For serving
  • Lime slices For garnish
  • Fresh basil Optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Amount Name Notes
  • 1 Pitcher For mixing the limeade
  • 1 Citrus juicer To juice fresh limes
  • 1 Saucepan For making basil syrup
  • 1 Strainer To strain basil leaves

Method
 

  1. Make basil syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, sugar, and fresh basil leaves. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat, let steep for 10 minutes, then strain and cool.
  2. In a pitcher, combine lime juice, basil syrup, and cold water (still or sparkling). Stir well to combine.
  3. Fill glasses with ice, pour in limeade, and garnish with lime slices and basil leaves.
  4. Optionally, refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for deeper flavor infusion.
  5. 🔢 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate):
  6. Calories: 90 kcal
  7. Sugar: 18g
  8. Carbs: 22g
  9. Fat: 0g
  10. Protein: 0g

Notes

You can substitute honey or agave syrup for sugar if preferred.
For a sparkling version, mix equal parts limeade and soda water when serving.
Want it stronger? Add a splash of vodka or gin for a cocktail version.