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Basil and lemon compote
Basil and lemon compote is an original, unusual drink that will help you diversify your summer and autumn menu. This colorful compote will quench your thirst on hot days and serve as a warm, soothing drink during cold, rainy evenings. Its unique taste and subtle aroma will appeal to lovers of original and healthy dishes. All we need to create such a compote is a few simple budget ingredients and a useful spice that can be found at any market or purchased at a grocery store.
The gentle, pleasant taste of basil compote is successfully complemented by the light sourness of the citrus fruit. For this drink, it is recommended to use only the leaves of dark basil. This spice has the necessary aroma and taste, making our compote incredibly colorful and rich.
Based on this compote recipe, you can easily create other drinks: lemonades, kvass, and kissels. You can also add and change the composition of the ingredients at your discretion. Basil pairs well with berries such as raspberries, bird cherries, or pieces of juicy peaches. By adding and changing ingredients while making the compote, you can create bright and healthy drinks that will appeal to all your loved ones.
Preparation time: 85 minutes.
Calorific value: 20 kcal per 100 grams of the dish.
Ingredients
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- basil (1 bunch);
- ½ pc. lemon;
- 0.5 cup sugar;
- water (1500 ml).
Preparation
- Pour granulated sugar into a suitable container for making the drink. You can exclude it from the list of components or replace it with any sweetener available to you.
- Add the clean and prepared leaves of dark burgundy spice. Use only red basil, as other greens will not give the drink the necessary color and taste.
- Place thin slices of lime or lemon in a pot with the other ingredients.
- Pour the recommended amount of liquid into the saucepan with the spices and citrus.
- Boil the aromatic basil compote with lemon for 20-25 minutes (after boiling). Let it steep for 40-60 minutes. Strain the fragrant liquid and serve the basil and lemon compote at any time.
