BETHY'S CUCUMBER BASIL LEMONADE

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I make this refreshing lemonade all summer long. It goes great at any picnic!

Provided by Bethy

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Lemonade Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups cold water, divided
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ cups lemon juice
½ cucumber, thinly sliced
10 fresh basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup water and sugar together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool syrup to room temperature.
  • Stir syrup, remaining water, lemon juice, cucumber, and basil together in a pitcher; chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 7.8 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

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