HAPPY HOUR
STRAWBERRY BASIL LEMONADE
Serves 4
A refreshing blend of homemade lemonade that gets fresh strawberries and basil pureed into the mixture. Depending on who’s enjoying this, add a bit of vodka or just leave it non-alcoholic and add a splash of sparkling water and enjoy it over some ice. Either way, it’s the best drink out there and you should probably be drinking this over the weekend.
INGREDIENTS
10 lemons, juiced, about one cup of fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup super fine sugar 4 cups warm water 8-10 strawberries, tops removed 1/3 cup fresh basil 1/2 cup vodka optional
METHOD
Juice the lemons and transfer the juice into a large pitcher.
Add the sugar and the water and stir to combine and dissolve the sugar. Let cool entirely.
Add the strawberries and basil.
Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture for about 20 seconds just until the mixture turns pink and the basil is finely chopped. Strain out any of the basil bits if you don’t want them as they’ll have already infused into the drink.
Add alcohol if desired. Serve over crushed ice and enjoy!
(Photo: Heather Barnes)
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