Roughly Recipes

Blueberry Basil Lemonade

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• handful of basil leaves
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 cups cold sparkling water (or still water if preferred)

Instructions:

1. Make simple syrup: dissolve sugar in half the water (warm or boiled), then let cool.
2. Blend blueberries with the remaining water using an immersion blender.
3. Lightly bruise basil leaves to release flavor.
4. In a pitcher, combine syrup, blueberry blend, lemon juice, and basil.
5. Add cold still or sparkling water if needed to taste. Stir well and serve over ice.