Lemon Basil Soda

Lemon Basil Soda

Recipe by Greg Perez from tasty.co

Drinks

Ingredients

16

16 servings

  • ½ cup simple syrup
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 6 fresh basil leaves, torn
  • seltzer water, for serving
  • lime, cut into wheels, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the simple syrup, lemon juice, and basil. Simmer for 5 minutes, until slightly reduced. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
  • Once the lemon basil syrup is cool, strain into an airtight glass container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
  • To make the soda, pour 1 cup (240 ml) of seltzer water into a glass filled with ice and add 1-2 tablespoons of lemon basil syrup. Stir to combine. Garnish with lime wheels, if desired.
  • Nutrition, per 1 tablespoon: Calories: 20 Sugars: 5
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 16 servings

  • Calories: 18
  • Carbohydrate: 4g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Sugar: 4g

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