Basil Lemonade

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Former Root Radical crew member Anika found this great recipe for a lemonade with an exciting twist!

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Basil Lemonade

Ingredients

  • ½ cup lightly-packed, fresh basil leaf rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • ½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 sprig fresh basil

Instructions

  1. In a 1 ½ to 2 Qt glass bowl, combine basil leaves and sugar. With a wooden spoon, crush leaves with sugar until thoroughly bruised.

  2. Add water and lemon juice, and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Taste and add more sugar if desired.