Perfect Intro into summer!

You might have heard of this combination. "STRAWBERRIES AND BASIL".
 
Interested in trying a strawberry basil recipe?

STRAWBERRY AND BASIL LEMONADE




INGREDIENTS :

  • 1 CUP SUGAR 
  • 3 CUPS QUARTERED FRESH STRAWBERRIES
  • 20 MEDIUM BASIL LEAVES, ROUGHLY CHOPPED
  • 1 1/2 CUPS FRESHLY SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE
METHOD:

  1. Put the sugar in a heatproof bowl or cup and pour 1 cup of boiling water over it. Stir to dissolve and let cool.
  2. Combine the strawberries with the basil and 1/4 cup of the sugar syrup in a blender. Puree until smooth.
  3. To make the lemonade, fill a glass with ice and add 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of the strawberry puree, 1/2 cup cold water, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of sugar syrup, depending on how sweet you like it. Stir well and serve right away!

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