Homemade Lemonade
Strawberry & Basil Lemonade
Cast of Characters: 2 cups of fresh lemon juice, 1 gallon of cold water, 2 cups of sugar, 5 strawberries (sliced), 1 lemon (sliced), chopped basil, and ice
Step one: In a large container, mix sugar and water until sugar dissolves.
Step two: Add fresh lemon juice and continue to stir until well mixed.
Step three: Add sliced strawberries, lemons, and basil.
Step four: Serve over a glass of ice and enjoy!
Cucumber & Mint Lemonade
Cast of Characters: 2 cups of fresh lemon juice, 4 cups of sparkling (carbonated) water, 1 gallon of cold water, 2 cups of sugar, sliced cucumber, and chopped mint leaves
Step one: In a large container, mix sugar and water until the sugar is dissolved.
Step two: Add the fresh lemon juice and sparkling water. Continue to stir until well mixed.
Step three: Add sliced cucumber and chopped mint leaves.
Step four: Serve over a glass of ice and enjoy!
These two lemonade recipes were inspired from the flavored lemonade post over at A Beautiful Mess as well as the variety of posts on Pinterest. Experiment with your lemonade recipe and let us know what combination of flavors went well together!