Bethy's Cucumber Basil Lemonade

Cucumber and basil lemonade is a refreshing twist on the traditional summertime beverage.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 110 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 ½ cups lemon juice
• ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
• 10 fresh basil leaves, torn
• 8 cups cold water, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Stir syrup, remaining water, lemon juice, cucumber, and basil together in a pitcher; chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.