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Italian Lemonade - Unique Kidney Friendly Beverage

This unique, refreshing lemonade is full of flavor. The basil can easily be left out for a simple lemonade.
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Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: High Calorie, Low Phosphorus, Low Potassium, Low Protein, Low Sodium, Plant-Based
Diet Type: CKD, Dialysis, VLPD
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 206kcal

Ingredients

Simple Syrup

  • 1 bunch fresh basil washed and stemmed
  • 2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

Lemonade

  • 2 cup lemon juice about 12 to 15 lemons
  • 2 cup cold or sparkling water

Instructions

  • For the basil simple syrup: In a saucepan, combine basil, 2 cups sugar, and 1 cup water and simmer until the sugar is dissolved, 5 minutes. Cool, strain, and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • For the lemonade: Mix lemon juice, basil simple syrup, and 2 cups cold or sparkling water together in a pitcher. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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