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.
