STRAWBERRY BASIL LEMONADE ingredients 1 cup water 2 cups sugar 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced 1/2 cup tightly packed basil leaves 2 cups fresh lemon juice 3 ½ quarts cold water Sliced strawberries, for garnish Basil leaves, for garnish Directions Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. Add strawberries and basil and continue to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep until completely cool. Strain the strawberry mixture and discard the solids. In a one-gallon container, add lemon juice, water and strawberry basil syrup. Stir until well mixed. Stir in additional garnishes, if desired. Pour lemonade over a glass of ice, and top with a sprig of basil.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:31:16 +0000
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