Lemonade in Bloom

Submitted by Member 610488

"Lemonade and flowers -- two sure signs of summer. If chamomile isn't your cup of tea, feel free to substitute another herbal variety."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 (2 g) bags camomile tea
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried lavender
• 2 sprigs fresh basil
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup elderflower liqueur
• 1 cup vodka
• 1⁄2 cup gin
• fresh basil leaf, for garnish

directions

1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the water and sugar. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. Add the chamomile tea bags, lavender and basil. Steep for 10 minutes.
2. Strain the tea mixture through a mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Add the lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, vodka and gin.
3. Chill. Serve over ice garnished with basil.