Strawberry Basil Lemonade
This Strawberry Basil Lemonade really hits the spot on a hot sunny day! Make it with raspberries or a berry blend if you prefer. Delicious and refreshing!
Ingredients
- 10 Lemons freshy squeezed
- 14 strawberries sliced
- Water
- 6 basil leaves chopped
- 1 cup sugar more if you would like it sweeter
Instructions
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Muddle the basil with half of the strawberries. If you don't have a muddler, you can use a wooden kitchen mallet or even a wooden spoon. Add to your pitcher.
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Reserve one lemon to slice for garnish. Squeeze the juice from the rest of the lemons and pour into the pitcher.
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Heat 1 cup of water in a saucepan to boiling. Stir in the sugar until completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
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Stir in the remaining strawberries, reserving some for garnish. Pour sugar and strawberry mixture into pitcher with lemon juice and muddled ingredients.
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Add water to fill the pitcher and stir well. Pour into a glass of ice garnished with a slice of lemon and a strawberry.