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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
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.
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.
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.
Juice the lemons and strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp. You should end up with approximately 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
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.
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.
Pour the borage lemonade into glasses and garnish with fresh borage flowers for a lovely presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 224 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.5 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 354 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1514 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
