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Homemade Basil Lemonade

Published Jun 1, 2022 by Allyson
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Delicious fresh basil combined with juicy summer lemons make the most mouthwatering Basil Lemonade! It's perfect plain, or with some added alcohol!

Delicious fresh basil combined with juicy summer lemons make the most mouthwatering Basil Lemonade! It's perfect plain, or with some added alcohol!

I have been experimenting all summer with fun drinks, and this one is one of the best! I’ve been growing fresh herbs in my garden, so I have been infusing them into drinks and different recipes, and it’s always so delicious.  This Basil Lemonade is so fresh and delicious, it will be your go-to drink! Basil is BY FAR my favorite herb, and it is so tasty in meals as well as drinks!

I've already shared Strawberry Basil Margaritas with you as well as One Pot Basil Chicken!

Fresh basil combined with juicy summer lemons make the most mouthwatering Basil Lemonade! It is perfect plain, or with some added alcohol!

For this basil lemonade you do need to make basil simple syrup, but don't worry because it is EASY!

basil simple syrup

How to make Basil Simple Syrup:

  • Take 1 cup of granulated sugar and mix it with 1 cup of water in a small sauce-pot.  Add a handful (about ½ cup or more) of clean basil leaves to the pot.  Over medium heat, bring it up to a simmer while you stir to dissolve the sugar, then lower the heat and simmer for at least 15 minutes on low low heat.
  • After the time is up, carefully remove the basil leaves and pour the simple syrup into a container. Set it aside. Find more tips on the FULL RECIPE HERE.
Fresh basil combined with juicy summer lemons make the most mouthwatering Basil Lemonade! It is perfect plain, or with some added alcohol!

One the simple syrup is ready make the lemonade:

How to make Homemade Basil Lemonade:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Get the ingredients together and prep the basil by cleaning it.
  • Juice the lemons using a squeezer like this one which is my favorite!
  • In a large pitcher combine the lemon juice, sugar, water, and basil simple syrup. Add a handful of basil leaves to the mixture. Stir and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Fresh basil combined with juicy summer lemons make the most mouthwatering Basil Lemonade! It is perfect plain, or with some added alcohol!

Want to make it BOOZY?

  • I suggest adding vodka to this lemonade for a delicious cocktail! Add 1-2 ounces of vodka per 8 ounces of lemonade.
  • Other liquors that would work well with this basil lemonade: white rum or tequila.

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5 from 19 votes
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Homemade Basil Lemonade
Prep Time
5 mins
Refrigerate
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
 

Delicious fresh basil combined with juicy summer lemons make the most mouthwatering Basil Lemonade! It is perfect plain, or with some added alcohol!

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: basil lemonade
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 142 kcal
Ingredients
  • 6 lemons juiced (rolling the lemons between your counter and hand will help get a lot of extra juice out)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 cups water
  • ¼ cup basil simple syrup (see recipe above)
  • extra basil and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a large pitcher combine the lemon juice, sugar, water, and basil simple syrup. Add a handful of basil leaves, a handful of ice, and stir until well combined.

  2. Refrigerate at least 2 hours and serve with ice and basil and lemon slices for garnish. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe for Basil Simple Syrup here. 

Recipe create August 2014. Updated May 2022.

Makes 7 eight ounce servings. 

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Comments

  1. Heather

    August 07, 2021 at 10:04 am

    Gah; I just noticed there are no comments! I’ve been using this recipe of yours for at least five years! Soooo good

    Reply
    • Allyson

      August 08, 2021 at 2:33 pm

      Thank you so much Heather! I am so happy you love it too!

      Reply
  2. Erin

    August 16, 2021 at 5:36 pm

    5 stars
    I have so many lemons, and this recipe was perfect for them! So easy to whip together and so tasty. Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Beth

    August 16, 2021 at 6:12 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow! What a lovely and refreshing drink! The family is going to absolutely love this especially with these hot days we've been having! So excited to give this lemonade a try!

    Reply
  4. Kristyn

    August 16, 2021 at 6:38 pm

    5 stars
    Basil is one of my favorites!! I love adding it in so many recipes & I was pleasantly surprised how much I love it in lemonade! It will be hard to drink regular lemonade again!

    Reply
  5. Erik

    August 16, 2021 at 7:09 pm

    5 stars
    Love lemonade, but I've never had it with basil before. How exciting!

    Reply
  6. Krystle

    August 16, 2021 at 10:50 pm

    5 stars
    We love this drink, it is so unique and refreshing.

    Reply
  7. Vikki

    August 17, 2021 at 1:42 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! Added a tiny bit of vodka the second time around for a little kick and it was still great.

    Reply
    • Allyson

      August 18, 2021 at 11:08 am

      Yes! The cocktail is also amazing!

      Reply
  8. Catalina

    August 17, 2021 at 9:09 am

    5 stars
    Lemon and basil is such an awesome combo! Love the idea to use in a lemonade!

    Reply
    • Catalina

      May 25, 2022 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      This is now our summer favorite drink! Amazingly delicious!

      Reply
  9. Erin

    August 17, 2021 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    This Delicious fresh basil looks totally awesome!

    Reply
  10. Beti

    August 17, 2021 at 4:21 pm

    5 stars
    Hands down my favorite drink! So light and refreshing!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      August 18, 2021 at 11:08 am

      It is so tasty!!

      Reply
  11. katerina @ diethood.com

    August 17, 2021 at 4:22 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a light and refreshing drink! I would love one right now!

    Reply
  12. Alicia

    August 24, 2021 at 9:42 am

    5 stars
    I added some vodka as suggested and this was such a refreshing summer cocktail! Next time I will add some pureed strawberries too! Thank you!

    Reply
  13. JustKimsCabin

    May 22, 2022 at 6:32 am

    I have made this countless times! I serve this to our guests in our Guest House and they always rave about it! Thank you for a great recipe!

    Reply
  14. Krystle

    May 23, 2022 at 5:29 pm

    5 stars
    Super refreshing, this is our go to lemonade recipe.

    Reply
  15. Erik

    May 23, 2022 at 6:12 pm

    5 stars
    So refreshing, and the basil makes it extra fancy!

    Reply
  16. Jennifer

    May 23, 2022 at 10:44 pm

    5 stars
    The most refreshing summer drink ever!! I am obsessed!!

    Reply
  17. Paula K

    May 24, 2022 at 7:33 am

    5 stars
    Amazing! Basil is the perfect addition. It tastes delicious when you add a little vodka too 🙂

    Reply
  18. Amanda

    May 24, 2022 at 1:55 pm

    5 stars
    My basil garden was overflowing and this was the perfect thing to make with it! So refreshing and delicious!

    Reply
  19. Sandra

    May 25, 2022 at 4:15 pm

    5 stars
    This is seriously refreshing!! I'll definitely enjoy this all summer long!!

    Reply
  20. Erin

    May 25, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    5 stars
    This has been one of our favorite summer drinks! Always a hit at my house!

    Reply
  21. CDGQY

    August 07, 2022 at 10:11 pm

    Approximately how much juice is in 6 lemons?

    Reply
    • Allyson

      August 08, 2022 at 9:15 am

      A lemon produces between 1/4 and 1/3 cup fresh-squeezed juice. That equals about 4 to 5 tablespoons per lemon. To get the maximum amount of liquid from the fruit, microwave the lemon for 10 seconds before cutting and squeezing.

      Reply

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