(Non-alcoholic) Peach Basil Lemonade

4 ounces Housemade Lemonade (see recipe)

2 ounces peach puree

2 basil leaves

1 lemon slice

1 basil sprig

In a shaker tin with ice add first three ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil and a lemon slice.

Makes 1 mocktail

Housemade Lemonade

2 cups sugar

1 cup hot water

2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 gallon cold water

In a large 1 gallon pitcher or container combine sugar and hot water. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add lemon juice and cold water. Serve in ice filled glasses.

Makes 1 gallon

Fresh Fruit Puree

3 cups ripe fruit

1 ounce lemon juice

2 ounces simple syrup

Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse for a few seconds. Turn blender to high speed until smooth. If needed, strain through a loose strainer.

Basic Syrup

1 cup sugar (granulated, brown or raw sugar)

1 cup water

Bring just to a boil allowing sugar to dissolve.

Disclaimer: All our recipes were originally designed for much larger batch size. This recipe has been reduced – but not tested at this scale. Please adjust as to your taste and portion size.