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Basil Lemonade

With the addition of fresh basil, this lemonade will impress your family and friends
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Servings 6 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups basil simple syrup recipe follows
  • 2 cups cold water could use sparkling water too
  • 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice about 12 to 15 lemons
  • Garnish with lemon peel strips and fresh basil leaves
  • ice cubes

For the Basil Simple Syrup

  • 1 bunch fresh basil sprigs washed and stemmed
  • 1 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar

Instructions
 

  • Mix the basil simple syrup, water, and lemon juice. Add the iced cubes
  • Pour into glasses with or without ice.

For Basil Simple Syrup

  • Bring basil, sugar and water in a medium saucepan, simmer stirring until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Cool, strain the simple syrup and store in the refrigerator. Makes 2 cups.