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Strawberry Basil Lemonade

A delicious twist on strawberry lemonade with a taste of basil!
Author Amy, My Name Is Snickerdoodle

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • 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.