Old Fashioned Lemon Balm and Lemon Verbena Lemonade Syrup

May 07, 2023May 7, 20230 1

Refresh your senses with Old Fashioned Lemon Balm and Lemon Verbena Lemonade Syrup

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

139

Sugar

34g

Fat

Cool down on a hot summer day with a glass of refreshing Old Fashioned Lemon Balm and Lemon Verbena Lemonade Syrup. The combination of fresh lemon, lemon verbena, and lemon balm creates a tangy and sweet flavor that is perfect for quenching your thirst. Additionally, the drink is easy to customize by adding more or less syrup to adjust the sweetness level. This drink is perfect for picnics, barbecues, and parties as it can also be used as a cocktail mixer.

Instructions

1.	In a medium saucepan, combine the caster sugar, water, and lemon halves.
2.	Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely.
3.	Remove from heat and add lemon verbena leaves, lemon balm leaves, and tartaric acid.
4.	Let it sit for 1 hour to infuse.
5.	Strain the mixture and transfer to a glass jar.
6.	Store it in the refrigerator for up to a month.
7.	To make Lemonade:
8.	Mix 1 part syrup to 3 parts water or sparkling water.
9.	Serve over ice.
10.

PROS

Refreshing summer drink with a tangy and sweet taste.
Can also be used as a cocktail mixer.

CONS

Requires a little preparation, as it needs to infuse for an hour.
High sugar content, may not suit diabetic patients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lemon verbena is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and helps in digestive issues, while lemon balm can be used to relieve anxiety and stress.

	450 g caster sugar
	600 ml water
	1 lemon , cut into two halves
	10 large lemon verbena leaves
	10 large lemon balm leaves
	1/4 teaspoon tartaric or 1/4 teaspoon citric acid