Summer is still going strong here in North Carolina. I know that Back to School time is here but when the temperature is mid-nineties, all I can think about is sipping a cold summer drink. This month, the theme in our Creative Bloggers group is Citrus so I took classic lemonade and gave it a little twist with basil. To make it the perfect beverage, I froze it into a Basil Lemonade Slushie.
I really like the flavor that the basil adds to the drink. I first experimented with basil in drinks last summer with my Strawberry Basil Lemonade. Basil is such a unique flavor and gives the drink a little unexpected kick. Add some vodka and you have the perfect adult drinky drink.
Basil Lemonade Slushie
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil firmly packed
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 can thawed lemonade concentrate
- 1 quart water
Instructions
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Add 1 quart of water and basil to a pot, Bring to a boil
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Boil for 8 minutes or until basil turns dark
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Add sugar and stir until dissolved, about 2 minutes
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Remove from heat and add lemonade concentrate and stir to combine
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Let stand 30 minutes
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Strain through a mesh strainer
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Place liquid into 1 gallon plastic bag and freeze overnight
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Once frozen, take out of freezer and allow to thaw for 20 minutes
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Scoop slush into glass an enjoy
So send the kids off to school and then sit back and take a minute for yourself. I’ll be on my back porch waiting for you with a big pitcher of goodness.
For more Citrus themed posts, be sure to check out the projects and recipes below from my blogger friends:
Seven Thirty Three – Citrus Foam Dough
Practically Functional – Basil Mint Citrus Mojito Popsicles
Crafting in the Rain – Citrus Plates
The Benson Street – Citrus Magnet Clips
Here Comes the Sun – Basil Lemonade Slushie
Dolen Diaries – “When Life Gives you Lemons” Gift
Just Us Four – Ginger Lemon Tarts with Fresh Berries
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