Lemon Balm

Lemon-Ade

Growing Specs

Lemon balm plant leaves make a delicious tea. Lemon balm plant uses include adding to fruit salads, green salads, herb butters, fruit drinks, sorbets, egg dishes, custards, soups, casseroles, stuffing for poultry, lamb or pork.

Lemon Balm Lemonade

7 c. water
1 c. fresh lemon juice
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. lemon balm, minced

Combine water, lemon juice, sugar, and minced lemon balm. Allow to chill and steep for at least 2 hours or overnight. Just before serving, strain the lemon balm leaves. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon balm sprigs.