By Tested and perfected in the Sur la Table kitchen
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Basil Limeade
By Tested and perfected in the Sur la Table kitchen
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Yield/Serves:
For a 2-gallon beverage jar
1 gallon water
4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons lime zest
6 cups lime juice
3 ounces basil leaves
Ice cubes
Substitute lemons with lime juice and fresh, sweet basil for this invigorating twist on lemonade.
Stir water, sugar and zest in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is hot. Add juice and basil and marinate mixture at least 2 hours or overnight. Adjust sugar or citrus to your preference. Strain into beverage jar, top with ice and lime slices, and serve.
