Spiked Honey Basil Lemonade
Enjoy a refreshing drink with this Honey Basil Bourbon Lemonade. This drink mixes the sweetness of honey, the freshness of basil, the tartness of lemon juice, and a splash of bourbon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Steeping: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Honey Basil Syrup
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- 1/2 cup honey (we suggest getting your honey from a local farm, or for an added kick, try AR’s Hot Southern Honey)
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- 1/2 cup water
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- A bunch of basil leaves (about 10 leaves) Grow your own or try your local farmers market!
Lemonade
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- 2 cups fresh lemon juice (8–10 large lemons)
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- 1/2 cup bourbon (you can use Bare Knuckle Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Manassas or Isaac Bowman Bourbon from Fredericksburg)
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- 2 cups water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan bring honey and water to a boil.
- Cook on medium-high until honey has dissolved into the water. Once dissolved, turn the heat off.
- Add the basil cover the pot with a lid and let the basil steep in the honey syrup for at least 4 hours. Steeping while you’re at work or overnight makes for a stronger basil flavor.
- Combine the syrup with the rest of the ingredients in a medium pitcher. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before enjoying
Find it online: https://vafoodie.com/bourbon-honey-basil-lemonade/