This Basil Lemonade Thirst Quencher quickly transports you to your favorite vacation destination. It's light and refreshing with just the right amount of tart. Pair this seasonal drink with chili-lime chicken and Spanish rice for a tasty, exotic meal. I opted to pull up pictures from my Thailand honeymoon and reminisce about laying on the beach.
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Juice from two large lemons
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
water
ice
Combine the sugar and 1/4 cup of water in a bowl and microwave for 45 seconds. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved and set aside to cool.
Muddle the basil leaves with the lemon juice using a muddler, or the base of a wooden spoon. This will infuse the flavors together nicely.
Add 2/3 cup of cold water and the sugar syrup, to taste. Add ice. Stir. Enjoy!
{ Cenita }
adapted from Camille Styles
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