PEACH-BASIL LEMONADE SLUSH

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This chilly slush with peaches, lemon juice and garden-fresh basil is hands-down the best lemonade ever. It tastes just like summer. -Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
3 cups chopped peeled fresh peaches (about 3 medium) or 1 pound frozen unsweetened sliced peaches
1 package (3/4 ounce) fresh basil leaves or 20 large leaves
4 cups water
1-1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
5 to 8 cups ice cubes
Peach slices and additional fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, peaches, basil and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes. Discard basil; stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate until cooled completely., Process half the peach mixture and 2-1/2 cups ice in a blender until blended, adding more ice if desired. Repeat with remaining peach mixture and ice. Pour into chilled glasses; serve with peach slices and additional basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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