Best Frosty Basil Lemonade Recipes

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FROZEN BASIL LEMONADE



Frozen Basil Lemonade image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup sugar
3 cups ice
3 cups lemon juice, fresh or frozen and thawed
10 to 12 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • To make the simple syrup, place the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar dissolves, 2 to 3 minutes, then cool.
  • Pour the simple syrup in the pitcher of a blender with the ice, lemon juice and basil, and puree until smooth. Serve cold.

BASIL LEMONADE



Basil Lemonade image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounce can thawed frozen pink lemonade concentrate
1/2 cup water
12 torn basil leaves
1 cup seltzer
2 or 4 tablespoons flavored syrup

Steps:

  • Combine one 12-ounce can thawed frozen pink lemonade concentrate, 1/2 cup water and 12 torn basil leaves in a medium skillet; cook over medium-high heat until syrupy, about 10 minutes. Stir in 8 more torn basil leaves; let cool, then strain. Add seltzer.
  • For each drink, combine 2 to 4 tablespoons flavored syrup with 1 cup cold seltzer in an ice-filled glass.

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