Herbal Limeade
Make a pitcher of bright and refreshing Herbal Limeade for your next gathering or to sip on all week!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 244kcal
Ingredients
- 10 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 10 sprigs fresh basil
- 10 sprigs fresh mint
- 2 cups simple syrup
- 2 cups fresh-squeezed lime juice approximately 16-20 limes
- 2 teaspoons lime zest from about 2 limes
- 3 cups cold water
Instructions
- Wash the rosemary, basil and mint sprigs and pat dry with a paper towel. Remove the leaves and discard the stems.10 sprigs fresh rosemary, 10 sprigs fresh basil, 10 sprigs fresh mint
- In a blender, combine herb leaves, simple syrup, lime juice, lime zest and cold water.2 cups simple syrup, 2 cups fresh-squeezed lime juice, 2 teaspoons lime zest , 3 cups cold water
- Pour the limeade into a pitcher or jar through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any pulp. Repeat the straining process if desired.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
It tastes freshest and is most colorful the day you make it. The green herbs will brown the longer it is kept in the fridge, but it is still safe to drink.
Nutrition
Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg
