Blueberry Basil Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Blueberry Basil Base
- 1
Prepare Blueberry Mixture
In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh blueberries, granulated sugar, and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries start to break down and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Add Basil and Lemon Juice
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves. Allow the mixture to steep for about 10 minutes. After steeping, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
- 3
Combine with Lemon Juice
In a large pitcher, combine the strained blueberry-basil mixture with the fresh lemon juice and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
Serving
- 4
Chill and Serve
Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. To serve, pour the lemonade over ice in glasses, and garnish with fresh lemon slices and basil sprigs as desired.