Blueberry Basil Lemonade (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Lemon Basil Blueberry Mix
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500 ml cold sparkling water or still water
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240 ml lemon juice squeezed fresh
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18 big basil leaves, fresh
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150 g blueberries, fresh
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200 g white sugar
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500 ml water
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat water, sugar, and the blueberries together in a medium pot set over medium to high heat. Let the mix boil, then simmer for 5 minutes till sugar dissolves and the berries are soft. Squish those berries to get all the juice out.
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Take the saucepan off the stove. Toss in basil leaves, stir it up, pop a lid on, and let it sit for 20 minutes so the flavors soak in.
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Push the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher. Press the bits to get out all the flavor and color. Get rid of the extra mush.
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Dump the blueberry basil syrup, fresh lemon juice, and icy sparkling water into a big pitcher. Give it a good stir so everything mixes well.
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Pour over lots of ice. Add a few basil sprigs, whole blueberries, or lemon rounds on top if you want to get fancy.
# Notes:
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Keep it in the fridge, covered, up to 3 days. If you'll add bubbly water, wait till serving so it stays fizzy.