Low Sugar Vegan Basil Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the basil simple syrup

1 cup water
¾ cup organic cane sugar
Swerve Sweetener Granular - 12 Oz Lakanto Sweetener Monkfruit Classic - 8.29 Oz Swerve The Ultimate Sugar Replacement Truvia Sweet Complete Calorie Free Sweetener From The Stevia Leaf Bag - 16 Oz Truvia Sweet Complete Granulated All-Purpose Monk Fruit Sweetener
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Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed

For the lemonade

1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6–7 lemons)
3 cups cold water

For serving

ice, for serving
fresh basil sprigs, for serving (optional)
lemon slices, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine 1 cup water and the sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes.
2
Remove the pan from the heat, add the basil leaves, and press them gently with a spoon to submerge. Let steep for 15 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant and pale green.

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