Bold Basil Lemonade


Photo: chunky chef
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Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil
4 cups boiling water
4 lemons
agave nectar to taste

Preparation

1
Boil 4 cups of water with 2 cups fresh basil leaves. Seal into glass mason jar and let infuse for an hour or more.
2
In a glass, combine to taste:
3
Fresh lemon juice
4
Strained basil water infusion
5
Agave nectar
6
Enjoy over ice. Also delicious as a cocktail with vodka or rum.

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About

So, in my quest to use basil creatively, I decided to branch out into beverages. This lemonade has the lovely basil flavor and its uniqueness makes it well worth making.

Yield:

1.0 quart

Added:

Monday, November 30, 2009 - 6:30pm

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