Description
Refreshing and aromatic, Mint and Rosemary Lemonade with Vanilla is the perfect drink to elevate your summer gatherings. This unique take on traditional lemonade fuses the invigorating flavors of fresh mint and rosemary with a touch of sweet vanilla, creating a delightful beverage that will leave your taste buds singing. Whether you serve it at a picnic, BBQ, or simply enjoy it on a sunny afternoon at home, this herbal-infused lemonade is sure to impress. With its easy preparation and customizable sweetness, it’s a go-to recipe for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large lemons (sliced)
- 10 sprigs fresh mint
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 cup Sucanat (or preferred sweetener)
- 1/2 vanilla bean (scraped) or 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 cups cold water
- Ice
Instructions
- Place a medium mesh strainer over a bowl.
- Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into a small bowl.
- In the strainer, combine lemon slices, Sucanat, mint, rosemary, vanilla seeds, and the vanilla pod.
- Gently massage the lemons to release their juices.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or overnight.
- After infusing, massage the lemons again to extract more juice. Strain out solids.
- Pour the concentrated juice into a pitcher and mix with 8 cups of cold water.
- Serve over ice in mason jars or tall glasses, garnished with extra rosemary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Cold Infusion
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg