Low Fiber Vegan Basil Lemonade
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4 servings
For the basil simple syrup
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup organic cane sugar
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
For the lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6–7 lemons)
Ingredient noteFruit juice contains far less fiber than whole fruit, so the lemon juice used here leaves little residue. If you prefer to always avoid lemon juice, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 3 cups cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh basil sprigs, for serving (optional)
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Can be omittedlemon
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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