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Makes about six 6-ounce servings

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Makes about six 6-ounce servings

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

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

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.

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