Water (3 cups for spiked, 5 cups for kid-friendly)
1 pound of strawberries, hulled
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves (almost .5 ounces)
2 cups vodka (if spiked – only add the 3 cups of water then)
Instructions
Make the syrup
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Boil for 5-10 minutes, without stirring or until the sugar is all dissolved.
Remove from heat and chill before using. ~at least 1 hour
Lemonade
In a blender, add the strawberries and 1 cup basil leaves and pulse until smooth. Feel free to run the mixture through a sieve if you don’t want the seeds/pulp. I prefer it.
In a large pitcher, add the lemon juice, water, simple syrup, strawberry-basil mixture and vodka (if using).
Stir to combine.
Pour over ice and garnish with a basil leaf and strawberry.
Notes
If you do add alcohol, please drink responsibly and never, EVER drink and drive! You’re too important to the TKW Family!