Strawberry Basil Lemonade (makes one pitcher)
Yield: One Pitcher

Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Why make regular lemonade when you can add the savory/sweet combination of fresh strawberries and basil?
Prep time: 10 MCook time: 5 MTotal time: 15 M
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup of fresh basil leaves
- Rind from two lemons
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (from 6-8 lemons, depending on size)
- Whole strawberries and basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- First you'll need to make some strawberry basil simple syrup.
- To make the strawberry basil simple syrup:
- Combine water, sugar, strawberries, basil and lemon rind in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Simmer for several minutes, then turn off the heat and let the liquid sit until completely cooled. Strain and set aside.
- In a large pitcher, combine 2 cups cold water, lemon juice and simple syrup to taste - you might not need it all especially if the strawberries were nice and sweet and ripe.
- Pour into glasses with ice cubes and garnish with additional basil leaves and whole strawberries.
- Serve cold and refrigerate any leftovers.

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