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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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. 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 |
Directions:
1. In a 1 1/2- to 2-quart glass measure or bowl, combine basil leaves (see notes) and sugar.
2. With a wooden spoon, crush leaves with sugar until thoroughly bruised. Add water and lemon juice.
3. Stir until sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes.
4. 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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