Strawberry Basil Lemonade

1. 1

   Combine the lemon juice, sugar, and water in a pitcher and stir until the sugar dissolves.

2. 2

   For the syrup: In a large saucepan, combine the halved strawberries in a saucepan with sugar and water. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to thicken a bit, about 15 minutes. Stir in the basil and let cool completely, about 1 hour.

3. 3

   Then, using a fine strainer, strain the strawberries over a bowl to extract the syrup.

4. 4

   Add the strawberry basil syrup to the lemonade and mix well.

5. 5

   Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.