Strawberry Basil Lemonade

This Strawberry Basil Lemonade is as refreshing as it sounds. The flavors blend together, creating a freshness that tastes like summertime in a glass.

Lemonade is a classic summer drink. So classic that when I have it, I think of my childhood. Days where when you were hot from long hours of playing, nothing was more delicious than a chilled glass of it. Although in those days, you’d find the neighborhood kids lined up at a hose to quench their thirst.

My father always had those frozen concentrated lemonades for us to make up. So when the hose wouldn’t due, we would ride our bikes all the way home. I remember standing at the sink, anxiously awaiting for it to melt. These days involve filtered water with a glass for drinking versus a hose and freshly made lemonade as opposed to frozen. Nonetheless, a chilled glass of lemonade on a hot summer day is hard to beat. Which is especially for this Strawberry Basil Lemonade with its fresh vibrant flavors.

Strawberry Basil Lemonade Is…

• Fresh, vibrant and packed with flavor
• Lovely in a glass and perfect for gatherings
• Refreshing and simple to make
• A spin on a classic
• A sweet way to enjoy fresh grown basil
• Easily be made into an adult cocktail by adding some rum, or vodka

What You Will Need To Make It

1 cup of fresh hulled strawberries

1/3 cup basil leaves

6 cups of filtered watered

1 cup lemon juice (about 5 lemons)

1 cup of organic sugar

(ice to serve) optional

Directions

Begin by making a simple syrup by heating 1 cup of water over medium heat. Pour in the sugar and stir until combined. Remove the mixture from the heat.

Next, slice the lemons in half. Squeeze the juice out either by using a manual juicer over a mesh strainer over a bowl to catch the seeds.

Blend together the strawberries and basil either with a regular blender (a hand blender works well too). Add the strawberry mixture to a pitcher. Pour in the lemon juice, simple syrup, and water. Give it a good stir. Chill for 2 two hours before serving.

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