Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6 - 8

What could be more refreshing on a hot day than an invigorating lemonade? Basil lemonade! This fragrant herb pairs beautifully with citrus flavor, elevating it to a whole new level. Make this drink if you want to impress your guests with an original flavor combination. The base of the lemonade is a lemon-basil syrup, which can be made ahead of time and topped with soda in each glass.

Ingredients:

• 1 can (340 g) frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
• 0.5 cups of water
• 12 torn basil leaves
• 1 cup of sparkling water
• 2-4 tbsp flavored syrup (apple or pineapple)
• Lemon slices, for garnish

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

Step 1
• Combine the pink lemonade concentrate with 1/2 cup water and 12 basil leaves in a medium saucepan; simmer over medium heat until syrupy, about 10 minutes. Add 8 more torn basil leaves, let cool, then strain. Top with sparkling water.
Step 2
• For portioned drinks, mix 2-4 tablespoons of syrup with 1 glass of cold sparkling water in each glass with ice.

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