Ginger-Tea Lemonade with Basil

Name: Ginger-Tea Lemonade with Basil
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 black tea bags, such as English breakfast tea; 2 packed cups fresh basil leaves; 1 1/3 cups Ginger Simple Syrup (recipe follows); 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 3 to 4 lemons); 1 cup sparkling water, chilled; 2 cups ice; Lemon slices, for garnish (optional); 1 cup sugar; 1 (3-inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; (makes 1 1/2 cups)

December 20, 2011

Iced tea mixed with lemonade—also called an Arnold Palmer—is incredibly refreshing. This version is made with a hit of spicy ginger syrup and basil so it tastes a bit more complex, but it’s still really simple to make. You’ll want to drink this all summer long.

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