6.3.11

saturday




A tried and true recipe today. Lemonade is my jam; I've been making lemonade from scratch since I was a kid trying to make a quick buck during summer holidays. This recipe is loose, easy to adapt, hard to ruin. Paired with a ginger iced tea, it makes a delightful arnold palmer; coupled with a lavender syrup or a light dose of rosewater, and you'll have the perfect ladylike beverage for breezy afternoons spent on porches and stoops.

I like my lemonade simple and straight to the point. Subtly sweet and sour, with a big basil bang.

BASIL LEMONADE

INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup sugar
4 lemons
sprigs of basil
3/4 quart of water
a pitcher, glasses

1. Roll lemons on cutting board to ensure extra succulence
2. Measure out 1/4 cup sugar, pour in bowl
3. Cut lemons, squeeze juice into bowl containing sugar
4. Mix sugar and lemon juice into a simple syrup
5. Pour aforementioned simple syrup into your container of choice
6. Fill the remainder with cold water
7. Cap bottle & shake! If you're using an open container, stir!
8. Taste and see if more lemon juice or sugar is desired
9. Grab a glass, add a few large leaves of basil, some ice, and of course, lemonade!

Francesca's recipe for mint lemonade looks mighty fine as well! Highly recommended!

basil lemonade



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15 comments:

  1. That sounds delightful. I remember my mom always making sun tea during the hot Florida summers and sometimes I leave jugs out brewing on the window sills in the summer as a reminder. Plus, it tastes so good with some ice cubes:) I'll have to to try out making my own lemonade this year. Thanks for the recipe!

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  2. I was hoping you'd post a recipe! Such a unique drink.

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  3. Ahh, this recipe looks fab! I really want to try it out..I think I will wait until the warmer weather, but will definiety be including the basil leaves! I like your lavender syrup and rosewater suggestions. ahhh, lovely!xxxxxxxx

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  4. those shoes are beautiful
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  5. This is so lovely!

    xoxo,

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  6. sounds so great!
    also love your little project. my goal for this month is to learn how to knit (hopefully i'll learn!)

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  7. your blog is so delicate & sweet
    your little project is wonderful *
    i will follow you and forever love


    hope to hear from you*
    love amy ^.^
    www.amyflyingakite.com

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  8. i want to make this. off to pick up so many lemons!

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  9. ooo this recipe looks delcious! thankyou for sharing it =) can't wait till we can make some elderflower wine in the summer (^_^) x

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  10. This sounds so good. I haven't had basil lemonade before, but it sounds refreshing.

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  11. That lemonade looks delicious, I am going to have to try making some soon! xx

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  12. I just adore lemonade! And I've never tried it with basil - it sounds divine!

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  13. yum! can't wait for the summer.

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  14. I hope you don't mind if I reblog your lovely recipe, I plan to make some delicious bittersweetness pour une soirée. Bisous.

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  15. PS I will of course credit it to you, x.

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