A refreshing and tasty spin on traditional lemonade!
Prep Time10 daysd
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Keyword: basil, lemon, sweet basil
Servings: 8people
Ingredients
8cupswater
1 ¾cupssugar
1 ½cupslemon juicefreshly squeezed
1 ½cupsfresh basil leavespacked tightly
extra basilfor garnish
Instructions
Add 2 cups of water and the sugar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar into a syrup. Once the sugar is dissolved, turn off the heat and set aside allowing it to come to room temperature.
While the syrup is cooling, add the basil and lemon juice to a large cup or pint sized jar and muddle well. Set aside.
Once sugar mixture has cooled down, add it to a large gallon-sized pitcher.
Drain the basil lemon juice into the pitcher, retaining the muddled leaves and discard them.
Add the remaining water and stir until mixed well. Now would be a good time to try it and add any additional lemon juice or water, to suit your taste.
Refrigerate until cold. When you’re ready to serve, garnish with fresh basil, if desired.