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Vodka lemonade

Strawberry Basil Vodka Lemonade

August 16, 2017 by mbmccarrick@gmail.com Leave a Comment

On a recent trip to Charleston, SC, (Click here to read about the trip) I was inspired by this mighty fine drink at the Vendue Rooftop Bar. It was the perfect cool and refreshing summer drink. Getting a mixed drink in my opinion is risky! Will to be too strong? Too weak? Will I like the mixture? There’s too much to worry about, so that’s why I usual stick to beer or wine at bars.


Something about this drink called my name. I felt like I was in the Pier One commercial and this drink was secretly saying “Megan, Megan, pick me!” Maybe it was the fun color or the perfect summer night and sipping on a lemonade sounded amazing? Who knows, but I’m glad I ordered it! To read about the other bars and restaurants I went to in Charleston, click here.

Strawberry Basil Vodka Lemonade
 
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Prep time
30 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
45 mins
 
Author: Meg's Meal Planning
Recipe type: Drinks
Ingredients
  • 9 cups water
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 1.5 lbs strawberries, washed and tops cut off
  • Lemonade mix
  • Handful fresh basil leaves
  • Vodka or gin (optional)
Instructions
  1. Cut 1 lb of the strawberries in half.
  2. Pour 1 cup water and sugar in pot and cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  3. Add the cut strawberries (save the rest) and cook until they soften, about 12-15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, add the other 8 cups to a large pitcher and add lemonade mixture. Because the strawberry syrup will be sweet, only fill the lemonade measuring cap to the 1 quart line.
  5. Chill the softened strawberries until cool, to speed it up place in freezer.
  6. Slowly pour the strawberry syrup into the lemonade mixture.
  7. Pour desired amount into a glass, add vodka or gin and 1 fresh basil leaf per glass.
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