VANILLA BEAN LEMONADE

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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     beverage

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup Simple Syrup, recipe follows
2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste
8 cups (2 quarts) cold sparkling water
Crushed ice
Fresh basil or mint leaves, for garnish
Lemon slices, for garnish
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lemon juice, Simple Syrup and vanilla bean paste in a large pitcher. If not serving immediately, refrigerate the pitcher.
  • To serve, add the sparkling water to the pitcher and stir to combine. Pour the lemonade into individual glasses of crushed ice. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil or mint and a lemon slice.
  • In a small saucepan bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and cool.;

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