Berry Smash Basil Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 cup of fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- peels of one lemon use a potato peeler to get wide lemon peels
- 4 cups of filtered water divided
- 1 cup of fresh sweet basil leaves divided
Instructions
- Place a saucepan over medium-high heat and add one cup of water, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon peels.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and keep string until the sugar dissolves and the water becomes clear.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat, add 1/4 of the basil leaves, place on a tight-fitting lid, and allow the mixture to steep for 25-30 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a small picture and add 3 cups of water and the remaining basil and stir.
- Place the pitcher in the fridge to chill.
Notes
Berry Smash Stir-In
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup strawberries, with the green stems, removed and quartered
- 1/2 6 blueberries
- 1 cup of water
Directions:
- Place a saucepan over medium-high heat, and add water, sugar, strawberries, and blueberries.
- Cook until the mixture begins to boil, then use a fork or potato masher to break apart the fruit and release the juices.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and place a tight-fitting lid on top and allow the mixture to steep for 10 minutes.
To Serve:
- Place a spoonful of the strawberry and blueberry stir-in into the bottom of a highball serving glass.
- Fill the glass with ice, then pour the lemonade on top.
- Garnish with a wedge of fresh lemon and a sprig of opal or sweet basil.
- Serve.