Basil Lemonade
Fresh basil muddled with lemon and sugar, topped with soda.
Muddled · Highball · Medium · about 3 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 6 leaves Basil leaves
- 30 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 25 ml Sugar syrup
- 120 ml Soda water
- Basil sprig (garnish)
Method
- Add 6 basil leaves
- Add 30 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 25 ml sugar syrup into the glass
- Muddle gently
- Add ice
- Top with 120 ml soda water
- Churn
- Garnish
About the Basil Lemonade
The lemonade family. Lemonade is one of the oldest soft drinks. Records from medieval Egypt describe lemon juice sweetened with sugar, and in 1676 Paris lemonade sellers formed their own trade company. Today almost every culture has its own version, from Indian shikanji to Brazilian "Swiss lemonade".
Basil Lemonade FAQ
What's in a Basil Lemonade?
6 leaves basil leaves, 30 ml fresh lemon juice, 25 ml sugar syrup, 120 ml soda water, garnished with basil sprig.
Does a Basil Lemonade contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir a Basil Lemonade?
Neither. Muddle the fresh ingredients in the glass, add crushed ice and churn with a spoon.
What glass do you serve a Basil Lemonade in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
