How to Make Bethy's Cucumber Basil Lemonade - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the summer heat is in full swing, there's nothing quite like a refreshing glass of lemonade to quench your thirst. But what if we could take this classic drink to the next level? That's where Bethy's Cucumber Basil Lemonade comes in. This delightful twist on the traditional recipe adds the crisp, cool flavors of cucumber and basil to create a unique and incredibly satisfying beverage that is perfect for sipping on a hot day.

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups cold water, divided
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups lemon juice
  • ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 10 fresh basil leaves, torn

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine 1 cup water and sugar together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool syrup to room temperature.
  • Stir syrup, remaining water, lemon juice, cucumber, and basil together in a pitcher; chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    110 cal.

    • Sodium: 8mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 80mg