Basil Lemonade
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| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Prep time | 10 min |
| Cook time | n/a |
| Source | The Farmer and the Chef (pg 142) |
| Yield / serves | 2 quarts |
| Rating | (unrated) |
Ingredients
- 1 c sugar
- 1 c hot water
- 2 3/4 c fresh basil, with stems
- 1 c fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 5 1/2 c cold water
- sprig of basil for garnish
Preparation
Combine sugar and hot water. Stir until dissolved; set aside.
In a blender, combine basil, lemon juice, and cold water. Pulse until basil is pureed into fine pieces and the liquid has turned a bright green. Sieve out basil and discard. Combine lemon basil water with the cooled sugar water. Mix well. Pour over ice and garnish with a fresh sprig of basil.
