Bethy's Cucumber Basil Lemonade
Bethy's Cucumber Basil Lemonade blends bright citrus with cooling cucumber and aromatic basil for a refreshing, spa-inspired sip. Lightly sweet with a crisp finish, it’s ideal for hot afternoons, picnics, and summer gatherings when you want something uplifting and thirst-quenching.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine 1 cup cold water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- 2
Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Let the simple syrup cool to room temperature.
- 4
In a pitcher, combine the simple syrup, remaining 7 cups cold water, lemon juice, cucumber, and basil, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Calories 148.72 kcal Moderate
- Protein 0.29 g Low Source
- Carbs 38.88 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.07 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 47.14 mg Low Source
- Fiber 6.08 g Good Source
- Sugar 35.82 g High
- Added Sugar 9.92 g Moderate
- Calcium 10.28 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.13 mg Low Source
- Potassium 62.24 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 39.27 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 5.08 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Bethy's Cucumber Basil Lemonade is a beverage recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cucumber, Fresh Basil, Lemon Juice, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 148.72 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bethy's Cucumber Basil Lemonade made of?
- The main ingredients are Cucumber, Fresh Basil, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bethy's Cucumber Basil Lemonade?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 148.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bethy's Cucumber Basil Lemonade easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
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