Strawberry Basil Lemonade

Makes 2 qt pitcher

Ingredients:

1/2 lb. Strawberries

1 1/2 cups Lemon juice (8-10 of medium size)

3/4 cup Sugar

4 1/2 cups Water

1/4 cup Basil

1 cup Vodka of choice (optional)

*Can use regular lemonade of choice to replace making lemon juice and creating sugar water.

Steps:

1. Clean a cut stems of strawberries and then puree in blender.

2. Squeeze lemons to make lemon juice.

3. Simmer sugar and 2 cups of water into sauce pan then let cool.

4. Add pureed strawberries, lemon juice, sugar water, and 2 1/2 cups cold water into pitcher.

5. Add whole basil and let infuse for 2-4 hours.

6. Set in fridge until ready to serve, add vodka (optional) and ice cubes to chill.