Basil Lemonade
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Lime juice and lemonade blend nicely with the sweet taste of fresh basil leaves in this summertime drink. Slices of lemon add a finishing touch.
Servings:
Makes 12 servings.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Ingredients
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12 cupscold watersee savings
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2 12-oz. cansfrozen lemonade concentrate, thawedsee savings
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1/3 cupsugarsee savings
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1/4 cupfresh lime juicesee savings
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1/2 cupfirmly packed fresh basil leaves, torn (one .75-oz. pkg.)see savings
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Lemon slices and fresh basil (optional)see savings
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Directions
1.
In extra-large bowl or pitcher combine water, lemonade concentrate, sugar, and lime juice. Stir well to combine. Stir in torn basil leaves. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours.
2.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer into serving container; discard basil leaves. Chill up to 3 days.
3.
Serve over ice with lemon slices and fresh basil. Makes 12 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 125, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 9 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Total Sugar 31 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 19%, Calcium 1%, Iron 2%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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