My darling daughter loves pink lemonade because her favorite color is pink. She also adores strawberries (who doesn’t?) so I combined her favorite drink with her favorite fruit to make a refreshing twist on traditional lemonade, with a touch of basil to add subtle sophistication. As is, this recipe is kid friendly but I wouldn’t object if you added a splash of rum or vodka…
STRAWBERRY BASIL LEMONADE
2 quarts of pink or yellow lemonade
10 large strawberries
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
10-12 large basil leaves
2 or 3 drops red food coloring
Pour lemonade into a serving pitcher.
Place strawberries, sugar and all but 2 or 3 basil leaves in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Process on high until liquified.
Strain strawberry mixture through a fine sieve into the lemonade. Stir well.
Add the food coloring and stir well.
Add the remaining basil leaves to the pitcher.
Chill before serving.
Makes 2 quarts.
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