Strawberry Basil Lemonade

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Level: Easy

Serves: 6

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Description

Strawberry Basil Lemonade brings a super fun twist and ultra flavor to a great summertime classic drink!

Ingredients

  • FOR THE SYRUP:
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 4 cups Fresh Strawberries, Hulled And Sliced
  • ¾ cups Fresh Basil Leaves, Tightly Packed
  • FOR LEMONADE:
  • 1-½ cup Lemon Juice, Freshly Squeezed (About 8-10 Medium Lemons
  • 10 cups Cold Water
  • 4 cups Ice, Crushed

Preparation

For the syrup:
In a medium pot, bring sugar and and water to boil. Boil until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Stir in strawberries and basil. Turn down to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Take off heat and allow to cool for 30 minutes.

Using a fine strainer, strain syrup from strawberries and basil. Discard remaining strawberries and basil leaves.

For the lemonade:
In a large pitcher, combine strawberry basil syrup, lemon juice and cold water until well combined. Pour in ice and chill until ready to serve. Garnish glasses with strawberries and/or basil leaves.

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