Basil Lemonade - 36 Ounces

Cuisinart original

The slight hint of basil in this homemade lemonade is a refreshing change to a classic.

Yields

Makes about six 6-ounce servings

Ingredients

6 ounces fresh lemon juice 10 ounces simple syrup* (or to taste) 6 large basil leaves 12 ounces seltzer


Nutritional information

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 150 (0% from fat) • carb. 39g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg • calc. 5mg • fiber 0g

Instructions

Put all the ingredients, in the order listed, into the jar of your Cuisinart® PowerEdge® 1000 Watt Blender. Cover and run on High for 20 seconds. Turn the power off. The lemonade can be strained to remove the chopped basil or can be served as is. *Simple syrup is sugar dissolved in water. To make, place equal parts water and granulated sugar in a saucepan set over medium-low heat. Syrup is done once the sugar has dissolved. Cool completely before using.