Herb-Infused Lemonade Recipe

1.Prepare the Lemon Base:

• Roll the lemons on a flat surface to release the juices.
• Cut the lemons in half and juice them into a measuring cup until you have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Remove any seeds.

2.Sweeten the Lemon Juice:

• In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1/2 cup of honey or maple syrup. Stir until the sweetener is fully dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.

3.Infuse with Herbs:

• Gently crush the mint leaves, basil leaves, and rosemary sprig using a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their natural oils and flavors.
• Add the crushed herbs to the pitcher with the lemon mixture.

4.Add Water:

• Pour 4 cups of cold filtered water into the pitcher. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

5.Chill and Serve:

• For the best flavor, refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour to allow the herbs to infuse fully. If you’re in a hurry, you can serve it immediately over ice.

6.Garnish and Enjoy:

• Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the herb- infused lemonade over the ice.
• Garnish with lemon slices and additional fresh mint, basil, or rosemary.