Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Thai Lemonade

 
Can you believe it? I am actually featuring a drink recipe? The last two being Orange Sangria an Mango Mocktail and? What shall I say? My mint leaves were ready for plucking and I had the rest of the ingredients as well, including a packet of basil seeds. Basil seeds? I think they are a favourite for Thais ((Thai Crispy Fish, Tom Yum Goong, Tom Kha Gai & Thai Vegetable Curry) and their drinks? Are we right or we are doing the guessing game? I think we are right because my trip to Bangkok did expose me to basil seeds as well as basil leaves for Thai savory (Shrimp Pad Thai, Thai Carrot Soup & Spicy Thai Noodles) and sweet dishes. So, what else should I say? Thai Lemonade was the outcome and for keeping it sort of healthy, I decided that honey will be a better option compared to sugar and the rest of the ingredients, as you wish as per your taste measurement. Lemon (Baked Lemon Chicken), basil seeds, mint leaves, honey, mineral water and ice for Thai Lemonade. 
 
  
Ingredients
(as per taste)
Lemon juice
Lemon slices
Honey
Mint Leaves (lightly crushed)
Basil Seeds (soaked in water for an hour and gently rinsed)
Mineral water
Ice cubes (if needed)

Method
Dilute honey in water.
Add into a punch bowl with the rest of the ingredients.
Stir all together.
Pour into a glass and add some ice-cubes or
serve at room temperature.


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Location: Malaysia

40 comments:

  1. Home Cooked foodJune 25, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    wow, it is so refreshing with mint flavor. perfect for hot day what we have today.

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  2. AmeliaJune 25, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    Hi Nava, your basil lemonade look so tempting. I might need a glass please. :)
    Thanks for sharing this refreshing drink.

    Have a great week ahead.

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  3. Pooja MittalJune 25, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Very nice recipe. It looks so refreshing...
    Keep in touch,
    www.beingbeautifulandpretty.com

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  4. Medley of Many ThingsJune 25, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Refreshing drink, love the basil seeds seeping all over the glass!! Sore throat, then lemon is the cure , also you can gargle luke warm water with a little salt, that helps too! Hope smog goes away soon! Human beings are the killers of environment for sure..
    Love the healthily grown mint leaves and turmeric pot, looks perfect, home grown is always pleasant! Perfect shots!

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  5. Priya AnandakumarJune 25, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    Wow, super refreshing and really very tempting.The clicks are awesome....

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  6. BeenaJune 26, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Refreshing drink

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  7. UnknownJune 26, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    like ur first click nava.. i'm eager to try basil seeds but not sure where to get in chennai :(

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  8. sushmita panditJune 26, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    This is super refreshing drink...love the plantation....

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  9. UnknownJune 26, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    I know there are different types of basil, so does it matter which basil seeds I buy for this recipe?

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  10. Preeti JaipalJune 26, 2013 at 1:13 AM

    wow superb drink nava... like the idea of adding basil seeds made drink more delectable...

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  11. Rafeeda ARJune 26, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    Looks so refreshing...hope the climate clears off soon in ur part...

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  12. UnknownJune 26, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    So beautiful & tempting . Loved the addition of basil seeds

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  13. SwathiJune 26, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    Basil seed lemonade looks so refreshing, I have one box in my pantry I will try it.

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  14. JulianaJune 26, 2013 at 3:30 AM

    This drink sound and look so refreshing...I never used basil seeds, must look for it.
    Have a lovely week Nava :D

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  15. Divya ShivaramanJune 26, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    perfect click...super refreshing drink

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  16. Nava KJune 26, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Thanks everyone for the comments. The haze is clearing away because of the heavy rain last night.

    Moon Cho - I only know of one type of basil seeds, the tiny black ones. I am not sure on the other varieties but if you don't mind, you can try with them.

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  17. DroolsssJune 26, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    What a refreshing drink Nava..and the comparison of basil seeds to tadpoles really made me chk the snap once again...very true Nava, they really look like that. Haven't tried basil seeds yet, will give your drink a try.

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  18. Small KucingJune 26, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Love this and the seeds goes plop plop when chew it.

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  19. rani arunJune 26, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Get well soon :)
    awesome drink..this photographs are really a feast for the eyes..

    is the basil seeds and sabja seeds(the one which we add in falooda) are same?

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  20. Nilu AJune 26, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Hope the climate gets better soon there.. The drink is a super-duper hit.. Loved the addition of basil seeds.. Take care of your health too Nava.. Hugsxx

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  21. meenaJune 26, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Beautiful click ,Nava.Reminds me I should try this.

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  22. JKandosJune 26, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Now I know. I always say I want the 'tadpole' drink without realising it's basil seed-really go for it-love the seeds-perfect addition to the usual 'red syrup drink with the seeds' recipe

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  23. great-secret-of-lifeJune 26, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    refreshing drink

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  24. Gajus kitchenJune 26, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Lovely lemonade and your home garden is beautiful

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  25. QueenieJune 26, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    eeee sedapnya ni!
    I nak copy resepi ni untuk puasa nanti, boleh ya Neeva dear....

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  26. easyfoodsmithJune 26, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    Basil lemonade sounds simply delicious but as I look at the clicks it looks beautiful and exotic too! I have to get my hands on basil seeds.

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  27. Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake YourselfJune 27, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Such a refreshing twist on lemonade :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  28. RiceandcoconutJune 27, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    What a beautiful pictures and refreshing drink,agreed very exotic :)

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  29. UnknownJune 27, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    I hope the smog has subsided by now. Such a stunning picture of your drink...I'm craving one now!

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  30. ReniJune 27, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    The drink looks very tempting !healthy and refreshing ! Hope things are better and u're feeling better....Awesome clicks too Nava !

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  31. Sweet'n'SavouryJune 28, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    A very inviting and refreshing drink, love the colours

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  32. ChitzJune 28, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    Love the basil seeds addition.. That surely brings a rich look to the lemonade :) And such refreshers are definitely the need of the hour to fight the heat.. I myself have a Ginger Mint Lemonade made & stacked in the fridge !!

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  33. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Sound so refreshing Nava and just want to grab that glass. How is it going with haze gone!?

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  34. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Just in time when my basil plant is happily growing. your basil lemonade drink looks perfect, great presentation too
    http://goodeatstostyle.blogspot.com/

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  35. leaf (the indolent cook)June 28, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Look so refreshing! My boyfriend loves those basil seeds.

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  36. missyblurkitJuly 8, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Refreshing! Am so envious of your basil plant. I wonder if I can buy the seeds at the market?

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  37. Candy CrowJune 30, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    Even looking at it makes me refreshed, I will try it pretty soon.

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  38. Ruxana GafoorJuly 1, 2014 at 1:50 AM

    refreshing drink..love addition of basil seeds in drinks

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  39. CURRY AND SPICEJuly 29, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    This is so refreshing....lovely

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  40. GauriJuly 29, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    Absolutely.. At the end, they are your blood ( as they say in films :)). The drink definitely looks stunning!!!

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