Blueberry Basil Lemonade Recipe
BLUEBERRIES, BASIL, LEMONADE, CLUB SODA
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Ingredients
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Fruits
Herbs
Liquids
Sweetener
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Blueberries
In a medium bowl, mash the fresh blueberries with a fork until they are mostly broken down and juicy.
- 2
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and juice them into a measuring cup, removing any seeds. You should have about 1/2 cup of lemon juice.
- 3
Sweeten the Mixture
Add the granulated sugar to the mashed blueberries and lemon juice mixture. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Assembly
- 4
Combine the Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the blueberry-lemon mixture with the lemonade. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Add the Basil
Gently tear the fresh basil leaves and add them to the pitcher. Stir to release the basil flavor.
- 6
Finish with Club Soda
Just before serving, add the club soda to the pitcher and stir gently to mix. This will give your lemonade a refreshing fizz.
Serving
- 7
Serve Chilled
Pour the blueberry basil lemonade into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a few whole blueberries and a basil leaf if desired.
