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Strawberry-Basil Lemonade

Name: Strawberry-Basil Lemonade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups lukewarm water; 1 Â½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 Â¼ cups sugar; 2 cups fresh strawberries, stems removed and halved; Â¼ cup fresh basil, chopped; 6 cups cold water; Ice, for serving; Chilled sparkling water (optional); Fresh strawberries, sliced; Fresh basil leaves

Quench your thirst with a pitcher of light and refreshing Strawberry-Basil Lemonade. Garnish each glass with a strawberry slice and fresh basil leaf for a pretty presentation.

Jessi Heggan

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Makes: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Recipe Created By: Jodie Shield
Featured In: Illinois Farm Bureau Partners

Ingredients

2 cups lukewarm water
1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 ¼ cups sugar
2 cups fresh strawberries, stems removed and halved
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
6 cups cold water
Ice, for serving
Chilled sparkling water (optional)

Optional Garnishes:

Fresh strawberries, sliced
Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine the lukewarm water and lemon juice. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
Place pan over medium heat and add the strawberries and basil. Bring to a slow boil, then turn down the heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the strawberries are soft and a slightly thick syrup forms.
Strain the mixture with a fine strainer into a large bowl, pressing strawberries to remove any liquid. Discard the remaining solids. Set the strawberry-basil syrup aside and let cool to room temperature.
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled syrup and cold water. Stir until completely combined, then serve over ice. If desired, top off each glass with a splash of chilled sparkling water for fizz and garnish with a strawberry slice and basil leaf.