Plentiful fresh produce and herbs are readily available this time of year and it’s a perfect season to try your hand in the kitchen, or with a blender!
In week one of our refreshing summer recipe series, mix up a quick and easy concoction to sip poolside or at your next barbeque. This lemonade recipe features fresh basil available at Gramercy’s own Koinonia Farm.
Strawberry Basil Lemonade
1 can frozen lemonade
3 cans water
6 basil leaves chopped fine
1 cup frozen strawberries
3 TB Splenda sweetener
Place strawberries in food processor and chop fine. On cutting board, chop basil fine. Mix all ingredients. Strain through collander and serve onice.
Add a 1/2 cup of Meyer’s Dark Rum for a happy hour kick!