Basil-Raspberry Lemonade

Name: Basil-Raspberry Lemonade
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 c. fresh lemon juice; 1 c. sugar; 1 c. fresh raspberries; 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves, plus sprigs for garnish

Homemade lemonade just got tastier, and more colorful, with the addition of basil and raspberries.

By Charlyne MattoxPublished: Aug 17, 2020

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basil raspberry lemonade garnished with a basil sprig

Yields:

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

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Ingredients

1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus sprigs for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Combine lemon juice, sugar, raspberries, and basil in a mason jar. Muddle with a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon until raspberries are broken down. Tightly screw on the lid, and shake until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Let sit 1 hour.
2. Step 2Pour sugar mixture into a large pitcher. Top with 6 cups water and ice. Serve over ice garnished basil sprigs

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