Blueberry Basil Lemonade (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Blueberry Basil Lemonade Mix
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500 ml cold sparkling or regular water
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240 ml lemon juice (squeezed fresh)
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18 big basil leaves, washed
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150 g fresh blueberries
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200 g white sugar
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500 ml water
# Instructions:
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Dump the blueberries, sugar, and water into your saucepan. Put it over medium-high heat, let it bubble up. Go for about 5 minutes, till you see the berries pop and all the sugar is gone. Smash the berries a bit to let their color and juice out.
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Turn off the stove, toss in the basil, give it a stir, throw on a lid. Let it hang out for 20 minutes so the basil really soaks in.
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Pour your syrupy mix through a mesh strainer into a pitcher or bowl. Press hard to get every last bit of flavor and color. Chuck whatever’s left behind.
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Add your basil-blueberry syrup, lemon juice, and that chilled water right into a big pitcher. Mix it up really well.
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Pour over lots of ice. Toss in extra berries, basil, or lemon slices if you want to dress it up. Enjoy!
# Notes:
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Keep leftovers in the fridge with a lid for 3 days. If you want that fizz, add the sparkling water at the last minute.