Basil Ginger Lemonade

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A few weeks before Barrett was born my husband and I went out to dinner at a fancy-schmancy restaurant here in Kalamazoo. The restaurant had a drink special called Basil Ginger Lemonade and I decided to try it out. Oh. My. Word. I could have drunk 20 cups of that lemonade! Since that time I’ve wanted to recreate it, but in a simple fashion and one that doesn’t cost $5 a glass. Meet my incredibly easy Basil Ginger Lemonade.  Hello. How you doing? This lemonade is perfect for front porch sitting, backyard barbecues, and summer in general. It’s refreshing and unique thanks to the mix of basil and ginger. I promise, you will want to keep sipping glass after glass!  It is SO EASY to make too thanks to Simply Lemonade®! Because who wants to spend the summer in the kitchen? Squeezing a bunch of lemons is not my idea of fun, and I hate to be stressed when I have people over so easy-easy-easy is my way. Simply Lemonade is a refreshing, natural drink that contains just a few simple ingredients: pure, filtered water, lemon juice, cane sugar, and natural flavors. If you are also a fan of easy, healthy, sanity-saving recipes be sure to grab your FREE WEEK of my Real Food Comfort Food Meal Plan!! I made this resource for busy mom’s just like you and I think you’ll love it!! You’ll get a week’s worth of great recipes, your grocery list planned out for you, a step-by-step meal prep guide, plus leftover ideas, side dish tips and more!

Basil Ginger Lemonade

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Basil Ginger Lemonade

Yield: 4 cups

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

This Basil Ginger Lemonade is the perfect easy summer drink! It's refreshing and unique thanks to the mix of basil and ginger. I promise, you will want to keep sipping glass after glass!

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Ingredients

• 1/3 cup fresh ginger sliced into small pieces
• 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped and unpacked
• 2 cups boiling water
• 4 cups Simply Lemonade

Instructions

1. Pour boiling water over ginger and basil slices. Let steep for 30 minutes. Strain off ginger and basil leaves. Combine ginger/basil concentrate with lemonade. Refrigerate. Serve with a garnish of fresh basil.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

I picked up Simply Lemonade at Sam’s Club! (Where I recently became a member! Did you know you can order online and they have your products ready for you at the door? #everymomsdream) The two pack of Simply Lemonade is on sale for $3.98 for the rest of the summer! I found it on the end of the refrigerated section near the juices. They also have Raspberry Lemonade for if you want to mix things up! Basil Ginger Lemonade is a delight and an easy drink to whip up for the 4th of July holiday weekend! I will be sipping my lemonade and enjoying my family and freedom-hope you do the same! [tweetthis]Ginger Basil Lemonade is the perfect easy summer drink! You will want to keep sipping glass after glass! [/tweetthis] If you enjoy this recipe be sure to pin and share it with your friends! Are you a Simply Lemonade person or do you prefer to mix it up with Raspberry Lemonade or fancier versions like this Basil Ginger Lemonade? I’m a fancy-girl all the way!!