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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
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Garnish with lemon peel strips and fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups iced cubes

For the Basil Simple Syrup

  • 4 cups fresh basil sprigs
  • 4 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 all ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let stand at room temperature, covered, 1 hour, then transfer to an airtight container and chill until cold, about 1 hour. Strain syrup thourough a sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on and then discarding solids. Makes about 5 cups.