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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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For my summer basil. Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups cold water |
1 cup packed fresh basil leaf |
3/4 cup sugar |
1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice |
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice |
fresh basil sprig, for garnish |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water, the basil leaves, and sugar; bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
2. Decrease heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes.
4. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a 1 1/2 quart container.
5. Add in the lemon juice, remaining 11/2 cups water, and lime juice; stir until blended.
6. Chill until very cold; serve over ice; garnish with basil sprig.
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