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    #RecipeSaviours: Basil Lemonade

    It’s the perfect way to quench your pregnancy thirst this summer

     

    We’re loving this alcohol-free summer drink recipe by Kate Merker at Real Simple. Serve it at your barbecue; take it to the park. Wherever you enjoy this tasty beverage, it's sure to keep you hydrated and super-chilled.

    Bottoms up!

    Serves: 8
    Time: 15 minutes prep
    Good for: Gulp! Ahhhhhh… 

    Ingredients

    1 cup sugar
    1 cup fresh basil leaves, plus 8 sprigs for garnishing
    8 cups lemonade 

    Method

    • In a small saucepan, over a medium heat, bring the sugar and 1½ cups cold water to a simmer. Cook, without stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, for about 5 minutes.
    • Remove from the heat, add the basil and let cool to room temperature. Strain the syrup into a resealable container and discard the solids.
    • Pour 2 to 3 teaspoons of the basil syrup into each of 8 ice-filled glasses, then fill with lemonade. Garnish with an additional sprig of basil. (You can cover and refrigerate the remaining syrup for up to 2 weeks.)

    And that’s that! Cheers!

    Recipe by Kate Merker; image courtesy of Ngoc Minh Ngo/Real Simple