Basil Lemonade: Refreshingly Unique and Invigorating
Basil Lemonade: Refreshingly Unique and Invigorating is a practical, flavor-forward basil lemonade recipe with clear ingredients and step-by-step instructions. Serving style: Over ice.
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
- 6 cups water, divided
- 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice from 6 to 8 lemons
- Lemon slices and fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Combine sugar and basil leaves in a medium saucepan.
- Add 2 cups of water and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and allow the mixture to steep until cool.
- Strain the syrup into a pitcher.
- Add the remaining 4 cups of water and the lemon juice.
- Stir well.
- Serve over ice with a garnish of lemon slices and fresh basil.
Notes
Recipe can be adapted to make traditional lemonade by omitting the basil. Roll lemons on a counter before juicing to release juices.