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Simple lemonade with basil seeds

Revitalize Your Summer with Simple Lemonade and Basil Seeds

Refresh yourself with this simple lemonade with basil seeds, a vegan-friendly drink full of flavor and health benefits.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Drink
  • 2 tablespoons Basil Seeds soaked in water
  • 4 cups Water can substitute with sparkling water
  • 4 large Lemons freshly squeezed
  • ½ cup Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 pinch Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Cardamom optional
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin optional
  • as needed Ice Cubes for chilling the drink
For Variations
  • as needed Fruit Juices like watermelon or orange
  • as needed Fresh Herbs like mint leaves
  • as needed Fresh Ginger for spicy notes

Equipment

  • Citrus juicer
  • Large pitcher or jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak 2 tablespoons of basil seeds in 1 cup of water for about 10–15 minutes until they swell.
  2. Juice 4 large lemons to get about 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Strain any seeds.
  3. In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, 4 cups of water, ½ cup sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  4. Fold in the soaked basil seeds, mixing well to evenly distribute them.
  5. Serve over ice cubes in glasses, optionally garnishing with lemon slices or mint leaves.
  6. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to a couple of hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 16gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 14gVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Avoid leaving out for more than 2 hours.

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