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Strawberry Basil Lemonade
A delicious twist on strawberry lemonade with a taste of basil!
Author Amy, My Name Is Snickerdoodle
For Syrup
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 4 cups strawberries hulled and sliced (about 1 1/2 lbs)
- 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn in half and tightly packed
For Lemonade
- 1 1/2 cups lemon juice freshly squeezed (about 8-10 medium lemons)
- 10 cups cold water
- 4 cups crushed iced
In a medium pot bring 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil. Boil until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
Stir in strawberries and basil. Turn down to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Take off the heat and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
Using a fine strainer, strain the syrup from the strawberries and basil.
In a large pitcher combine strawberry basil syrup, lemon juice and cold water together until well mixed.
Pour in ice and chill until ready to serve.
Garnish glasses with strawberries and/or fresh basil leaves.