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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.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

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.

Notes

  • 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