Lemon Verbena Lemonade
Quench your thirst with this refreshing Lemon Verbena Lemonade recipe that combines the bright citrus flavors of fresh lemon juice with the delicate herbal notes of lemon verbena leaves. Perfectly sweetened and served over ice, this delightful beverage is a must-try for any sunny day. Garnish each glass with lemon slices and a sprig of lemon verbena for a beautiful presentation. Enjoy sipping on this homemade lemonade with friends and family!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 8 fresh lemon verbena leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes as needed
- 2 lemons, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a saucepan over high heat, bring 2 cups of the water to a boil. Remove from the heat, add the 8 lemon verbena leaves and sugar, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Let steep for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Add the remaining 4 cups water and the lemon juice to the lemon verbena syrup and stir well. Fill 6 to 8 tumblers with ice and divide the lemonade evenly among the glasses. Garnish each glass with lemon verbena leaves and lemon slices and serve. Serves 6 to 8.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>Two in the Kitchen</i>, by Christie Dufault &amp; Jordan Mackay (Weldon Owen, 2012).
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