Bethy's Cucumber Basil Lemonade

This easy cucumber and fresh basil lemonade is a refreshing twist on the traditional summertime beverage. It's a perfect refreshment at picnics!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 110 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 10 fresh basil leaves, torn
• 8 cups cold water, divided
• 1.5 cups lemon juice
• 0.5 cucumber, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from heat and cool syrup to room temperature.

Step 2

Stir together syrup, remaining 7 cups cold water, lemon juice, cucumber, and basil in a pitcher until well combined; chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.