It was a super hot, humid day and the lemon balm in my yard was calling my name. I had never used it in a lemonade-type drink, but I just knew that it would make a refreshing drink.

And it did not disappoint! This lemony lemon balm drink is absolutely delicious!

Lemon balm is a great herb for anxiety, nervousness, and stress. It also promotes sleep and is an antiviral.

It also makes a great lemonade.

I simply picked a handful of leaves, steeped it into a tea and added sugar, water, and lemon juice.

I hope you enjoy this as much as we do!

Lemony Lemon Balm Drink

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh lemon balm or 1/4 cup dried lemon balm

8 cups water, divided

1 cup cane sugar

2 cups lemon juice

Directions

Add lemon balm to 2 cups of boiling water. Cover with lid, remove from burner, and steep for 20 minutes.

Strain lemon balm into a 2 quart jar or pitcher, stir in sugar until dissolved.

Add lemon juice.

Fill jar with ice and water.