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Giada's Italian Lemonade
sheematt wants to cook this
- * 2 cups lemon juice, about 12 to 15 lemons
- * 2 cups Basil Simple Syrup, recipe follows
- * 2 cups cold or sparkling water
- * Ice
- * Lemon twists, for garnish
- Basil Simple Syrup:
- * 1 bunch fresh basil, washed and stemmed
- * 2 cups sugar
- * 1 cup water
- In a saucepan combine basil, sugar, and water and simmer until the sugar is dissolved, 5 minutes. Cool, strain the simple syrup, and store in the refrigerator.
Directions
Mix lemon juice, Basil Simple Syrup, and water together in a pitcher. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Pour over ice filled glasses and garnish with a lemon twist.
Mix lemon juice, Basil Simple Syrup, and water together in a pitcher. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Pour over ice filled glasses and garnish with a lemon twist.
