Basil Lemonade
Refreshing drinks are the perfect reprieve for hot summer temperatures. It’s super easy to buy a lemonade mix or a pre-made one. But it really is so simple to make your own. A few lemons, sugar, and water, and hello: summer in a glass.
Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring water and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Once at a boil and sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and add basil leaves. Cover with lid and allow to steep at least 30 minutes. This infuses the simple syrup with the flavor of basil.2 cups water, 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar, 1 cup basil leaves
- While the syrup is being infused, juice the lemons. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.2 cups fresh lemon juice
- Once the syrup has steeped, strain to remove basil leaves and chill until cool.
- To assemble lemonade, mix the lemon juice and basil-infused syrup in a pitcher. Stir and pour over ice.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 195kcal