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Basil Gin Lemonade

Here's how you make Basil Gin Lemonade
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 1h
  • Cook: 0m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 ounce basil leaves, plus a handful of leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups gin
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup triple sec
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced
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

  • Step 1: Combine water, sugar, and 2 ounces basil in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. When the liquid boils, turn heat down to low; simmer for about 5 minutes. Sugar should be completely dissolved.

  • Step 2: Cover with a plate or foil and set the saucepan in the refrigerator. Chill thoroughly (about 1 hour) then strain through a colander into a pitcher.

  • Step 3: Add gin, lemon juice, the rest of the basil, and sliced lemon and orange. Serve over ice.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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