“Discover Refreshing Botanical-Infused Lemonade Recipes!”
A refreshing and aromatic lemonade infused with botanical flavors, perfect for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup sugar (or honey)
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs (like mint or basil)
- 1/4 cup edible flowers (like lavender or hibiscus)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat until sugar dissolves to create a simple syrup.
- Add fresh herbs and edible flowers to the syrup and let steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the syrup to remove herbs and flowers.
- In a pitcher, combine the strained syrup, fresh lemon juice, and remaining water. Stir well.
- Serve over ice and garnish with additional herbs or flowers if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less sugar.
- Experiment with different herbs and flowers for unique flavors.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg