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Another Basil Lemonade

Here's how you make Another Basil Lemonade
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • BASIL SYRUP
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh basil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • LEMONADE
  • 10 ounces freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 12 ounces water
  • 10 ounces basil syrup (recipe above)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Make Basil Simple Syrup

  • Step 1: Combine sugar, basil and water in sauce pan over medium heat and bring to a boil.

  • Step 2: Boil for 15-20 min and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.

  • Step 3: Strain syrup and chill. If you don't use it right away, you can store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.

  • Make Lemonade

  • Step 4: Mix the basil simple syrup with water and fresh lemon juice (adjust amounts of syrup and lemon juice to taste).

  • Step 5: Pour over a pitcher filled with ice.

  • Step 6: Garnish with fresh basil leaves & lemon wheels.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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