Lemony Fresh Herb Coolers Recipe

Name: Lemony Fresh Herb Coolers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 cups (packed) basil leaves and small sprigs; 1 cup (packed) cilantro leaves and small sprigs; 1 cup (packed) mint leaves and small sprigs; 2 tablespoons tarragon leaves; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Cold club soda; Lemon twists and mint sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups (packed) basil leaves and small sprigs
1 cup (packed) cilantro leaves and small sprigs
1 cup (packed) mint leaves and small sprigs
2 tablespoons tarragon leaves
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Cold club soda
Lemon twists and mint sprigs, for garnish

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil, stirring with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer for 5 minutes; let the sugar syrup cool.
2
In a blender or food processor, combine the sugar syrup with the basil, cilantro, mint, tarragon, lemon zest and lemon juice and puree. Let stand for 1 hour, then strain through a coarse sieve, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
3
For each drink, pour 1/4 cup of the fresh herb syrup over cracked ice and fill with club soda. Garnish the drinks with a lemon twist and mint sprigs and serve.
4
Make Ahead: The herb syrup can be refrigerated overnight.
5
Notes: Variation: To make a cocktail, add half a shot of vodka and half a shot of rum to each drink.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 cups (packed) basil leaves and small sprigs, 1 cup (packed) cilantro leaves and small sprigs, and more.

Yes, Lemony Fresh Herb Coolers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemony Fresh Herb Coolers

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