June 27, 2022

True Shiso Lemonade

True Shiso Lemonade

Category

Drinks

Servings

4

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cause when life doesn't give you enough lemons use True Citrus.

Have you ever just wanted to use lemons for a pretty picture but not want to buy 1000 lemons? Also who has time for all of that juicing?? Not us.


Author:
Chef Mary Lou Davis
True Shisho Lemonade Recipe - Lemonade Pitcher with ice and in a reusable water bottle

Ingredients

  • Simple Sugar


  • 1.5 cups sugar


  • 1 c

    water


  • Lemonade Recipe


  • 2 tbsp

    of True Lemon or 15 Wedges

  • 3 qt

    water

  • 2

    Lemons for Garnish (Optional)

  • 1.5 cups quartered strawberries 


  • 5

    Shiso leaves ( if you cannot find Shiso, you can sub mint leaves)

Directions

  1. Create a simple syrup combining the 1.5 cups sugar and 1 cup water and bringing to a boil.
  2. After the simple syrup begins to boil, immediately remove from heat and set aside to cool while finishing the lemonade.
  3. Grab your favorite drink pitcher and add in 1/2 cup strawberries, shiso (torn in half) and 1/2 cup large chunk ice. Mix together thoroughly.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of true lemon for Super Lemon flavor.
  5. Mix in simple syrup, crushed ice and strawberry shiso mixture. You can add more or less of the simple syrup to get to your desired level of sweetness.