Basil Lemonade

  • 12

Ingredients

  • 12 cups cold water
  • 2 12 ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, torn (one .75-oz. pkg.)
  • Lemon slices and fresh basil (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1. In extra-large bowl or pitcher combine water, lemonade concentrate, sugar, and lime juice. Stir well to combine. Stir in torn basil leaves. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours.

2. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into serving container; discard basil leaves. Chill up to 3 days.

3. Serve over ice with lemon slices and fresh basil. Makes 12 servings.