Borage Flavored Lemonade
Elevate your summer refreshment game with this enchanting Borage Flavored Lemonade, a delicate fusion of vibrant lemony tang and the subtle, cucumber-like essence of fresh borage leaves. Perfect for entertaining or simply unwinding on a warm day, this unique twist on classic lemonade infuses a homemade borage-steeped simple syrup for a refreshing botanical flair. Garnished with the striking blue flowers of the borage plant, this drink not only tastes incredible but also makes for an eye-catching presentation. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this recipe yields a perfectly balanced blend of tartness and sweetness, beautifully chilled with ice cubes. Try this floral lemonade to delight guests at your next outdoor gathering or as your new go-to non-alcoholic drink. It’s summertime in a glass! Keywords: borage lemonade recipe, herbal lemonade, summer drink, floral beverage.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh borage leaves and flowers
- 5 Lemons
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 cups Water
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 6 Borage flowers (for garnish, optional)
Directions
Step 1
Wash the borage leaves and flowers thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Set aside a few flowers for garnish, if desired.
Step 2
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 0.5 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat while stirring until the sugar dissolves completely, creating a simple syrup. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
Step 3
Add the borage leaves to the warm simple syrup and let them steep for 5 minutes to release their flavor. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the leaves and set the syrup aside.
Step 4
Juice the lemons and strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp. You should end up with approximately 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
Step 5
In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, borage-infused simple syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to mix everything together.
Step 6
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher and stir until the lemonade is chilled. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness if necessary by adding more sugar or water.
Step 7
Pour the borage lemonade into glasses and garnish with fresh borage flowers for a lovely presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 2072.6 grams (2072.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 517 |
| Total Fat 2.60g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.30g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 224mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate 134.50g | 49% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.30g | 44% |
| Total Sugars 107.80g | |
| Protein 7.50g | 15% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 354mg | 27% |
| Iron 10mg | 53% |
| Potassium 1514mg | 32% |
Source of Calories