The ingredients for this homemade drink are also available in other parts of the world, as Asian grocers are now common. For home gardeners, lemons and mint leaves are grown fresh at home, while basil seeds come from simply removing the seeds from basil leaves and drying them.
Naturally sweetened with honey, this lemonade is a healthy alternative to traditional sugary lemon drinks, making it a guilt-free beverage. It can be served chilled with ice or at room temperature. Presented in a tall glass or cocktail holder, it is a simple, classy, and visually appealing wellness drink.
Homemade lemonade
also is a punch bowl drink, letting everyone help themselves to a fresh,
soothing beverage.
Variations of
Lemonade Recipes
Serve chilled
from the fridge, with ice, or at room temperature.
Mint leaves can
be substituted with other herbs, such as basil, thyme, or rosemary.
Honey can be
replaced with stevia leaves to reduce sugar and add natural aroma.
Use calamansi
lime when lemons are not available (GROWING CALAMANSI LIME).
Basil seeds can
be omitted, though they add a subtle crunch.
Ingredients can
be adjusted to taste.
Ingredients for Lemonade
Lemon juice
Lemon slices
Honey
Mint leaves
(lightly crushed)
Basil seeds
(soaked in water to soften and rinsed)
Mineral water
Ice cubes
How to Make
Homemade Lemonade
Mix some
mineral water and honey, stirring to dilute the honey.
In a punch
bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon slices, mint leaves, basil seeds, and the rest
of the mineral water.
Stir well.
Add the
honey-water mixture as needed, stir again, and pour into individual glasses.
Serve chilled
with ice or at room temperature.
