Basil Gin Lemonade

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch basil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups gin, such as Bombay Sapphire
  • 1 1/2cups fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons), plus 1 lemon, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 3/4cup triple sec
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced crosswise

Instructions

  1. 1.Reserve a handful of the basil leaves plus 8 small sprigs to use as garnish. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water, the sugar and the remaining basil to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes; let cool slightly, then refrigerate until cold. Strain into a clean container, pressing down on the basil to extract any liquids; discard the basil.
  2. 2.In a pitcher, combine the basil syrup, gin, lemon juice and triple sec. Stir in the basil leaves and lemon and orange slices. Serve in tall glasses over ice, topped with a sprig of basil.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

109 kcal 5% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.6g 3% DV
Total Fat 0.3g
Carbs 10.5g 4% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 3g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11.5mg 1% DV
Potassium 203.5mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 67.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 20.9mg 23% DV
Calcium 54.3mg 4% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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