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Lemon Balm Drinks

Lemon Balm Drinks: Refreshing, Simple, and Healthy

Discover how to make refreshing lemon balm drinks, explore their health benefits, and find creative recipes for teas, lemonades, and more!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups cold water
  • 1 cup fresh lemon balm leaves
  • 5 large lemons (zested and juiced)
  • 1 cup maple syrup or honey
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional: Mint sprigs or soda water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Syrup:
    • In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, maple syrup, and lemon balm leaves.
    • Heat on low for 10 minutes, gently crushing the leaves to release their flavor.
    • Strain the syrup into a container and allow it to cool.
  2. Juice the Lemons:
    • Zest two lemons and juice all five.
    • Rolling the lemons on a countertop before cutting helps extract more juice.
  3. Mix the Lemonade:
    • In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice, zest, prepared syrup, and 4 cups of cold water.
    • Stir well, taste, and adjust sweetness or dilute with more water if necessary.
  4. Serve:
    • Pour over ice and garnish with lemon balm leaves or lemon slices.
    • For a sparkling version, substitute soda water for still water.
  • Author: sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Infusing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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