Blackberry Basil Lemonade Recipe
Lemonade, blackberries and fresh basil.
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Ingredients
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Drink Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Blackberry Mixture
In a blender, combine the fresh blackberries and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve into a separate bowl to remove the seeds.
- 2
Make the Sweet Basil Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, granulated sugar, and fresh basil leaves. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let the basil steep for 10 minutes. Strain and discard the basil leaves.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the blackberry puree, fresh lemon juice, and sweet basil syrup. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Serve
Add the remaining 3 cups of water to the pitcher and mix well. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Serve over ice and garnish with additional basil leaves and blackberries if desired.
