Basil Lemonade

Name: Basil Lemonade
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rinsed lightly packed fresh basil leaf; 3 tablespoons sugar; 4 cups water; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 sprig fresh basil

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Recipe by dicentra

From Cooking Light: "All basils add fragrance to lemonade, but colored and scented varieties contribute extra personality. Dark purple basils tint the lemonade a pretty pink but have a milder flavor than green varieties. Lemon basil adds a lemon-drop essence. Cinnamon and Thai basils contribute spicy overtones. You can make the lemonade up to 1 day ahead; cover and chill."

READY IN: 10mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

¹⁄₂

cup rinsed lightly packed fresh basil leaf
3

tablespoons sugar
4

cups water
¹⁄₂

cup fresh lemon juice
1

sprig fresh basil

DIRECTIONS

In a 1 1/2- to 2-quart glass measure or bowl, combine basil leaves (see notes) and sugar.
With a wooden spoon, crush leaves with sugar until thoroughly bruised. Add water and lemon juice.
Stir until sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes.
Taste and add more sugar if desired. Pour through a fine strainer into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with sprigs of fresh basil.

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