Bethy's Cucumber Basil Lemonade

Bethy's easy cucumber and fresh basil lemonade recipe is a refreshing change on the usual 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 cold water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Cool simple syrup to room temperature.

Step 2

Combine simple syrup, remaining 7 cups cold water, lemon juice, cucumber, and basil in a pitcher; chill in the refrigerator before serving, at least 2 hours.