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Homemade Basil Lemonade
Delicious fresh basil combined with juicy summer lemons make the most mouthwatering Basil Lemonade! It is perfect plain, or with some added alcohol!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Refrigerate 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 7 servings
Calories 142 kcal
Ingredients
- 6 lemons juiced (rolling the lemons between your counter and hand will help get a lot of extra juice out)
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 cups water
- ¼ cup basil simple syrup (see recipe above)
- extra basil and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
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In a large pitcher combine the lemon juice, sugar, water, and basil simple syrup. Add a handful of basil leaves, a handful of ice, and stir until well combined.
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Refrigerate at least 2 hours and serve with ice and basil and lemon slices for garnish. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Recipe for Basil Simple Syrup here.
Recipe create August 2014. Updated May 2022.
Makes 7 eight ounce servings.