Vintage Lemonade & Frosty Blended Basil Lemonade
What better way to cool down on a blazing hot day than with an ice-cold glass of sweet and tart lemonade? This vintage recipe is exactly what you'd expect: a good old-fashioned glass of classic lemonade. The frosty basil lemonade marries basil and fresh lemon juice for a refreshing beverage sure to wow everyone's tastebuds.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Vintage Lemonade
- 6 lemons juiced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 12 cups water
- 2 cups crushed ice
- lemon slices to garnish
Frosty Blended Basil Lemonade
- 3 lemons
- 1 cup basil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups ice
- basil leaves to garnish
Vintage Lemonade
Juice the lemons, removing the seeds.
If desired, strain out the pulp.
Mix the lemon juice with the sugar until dissolved.
Add the water, crushed ice, and garnish with sliced lemons.
Frosty Blended Basil Lemonade
Excluding the garnish, add all of the ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend on high for 30-60 seconds.
Pour into glasses (or a pitcher) and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- To minimize the possibility of sugar crystals, make a quick simple syrup by bringing equal amounts of sugar and water to a boil. Make sure to subtract the water from the water measurement.
- Alternative sweeteners to experiment with include maple syrup, honey, date syrup and stevia, sweetening to taste.
Keyword Lemonade, Vintage Recipe