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Ingredients
- 2 cups lemon juice, about 12 to 15 lemons
- 2 cups Basil Simple Syrup, recipe follows
- 2 cups cold or sparkling water
- Ice
- Lemon twists, for garnish
Directions
Mix lemon juice, Basil Simple Syrup, and water together in a pitcher. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Pour over ice filled glasses and garnish with a lemon twist.
Basil Simple Syrup:
- 1 bunch fresh basil, washed and stemmed
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
In a saucepan combine basil, sugar, and water and simmer until the sugar is dissolved, 5 minutes. Cool, strain the simple syrup, and store in the refrigerator.
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By jonze
on May 09, 2012
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yum! so refrshing and classy! changes I propse: 1/2 cup less sugar + an additional 1/2 bunch (at least basil, some lime juice. used 12oz sparkling - probably wont use any next time. also, syrup doesnt have to be chilled. next time would try adding champagne or vodka.
By yaddayadda
on April 11, 2012
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VERY good lemonade - with a few alterations to the original recipe.
I've made this twice now (third batch's simple syrup is cooling as I type and have modified it each time as follows: 2 cups of water for the simple syrup AND 1 full liter of chilled lemon flavored sparkling water.
By lilly0
on March 22, 2012
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One word - DELICIOUS. The basil infusion is great and served with soda water ever so refreshing on a hot day.
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