Strawberry Basil Lemonade

By á-2048

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/2 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
• 2 cups fresh lemon juice
• Ice, for serving
• Sliced lemons, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. Add the strawberries and basil and continue to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let steep until completely cool. Strain the strawberry mixture and discard the solids.

In a 1-gallon container, add the lemon juice, 14 cups cold water and the strawberry basil syrup. Stir until well mixed. Pour the lemonade over a glass of ice, and top with a slice of lemon.