Herb-Infused Lemonade

bonCook tools used: Citrus Press, Santoku Chef Knife

Ingredients

• 1 cup Simple Syrup 

• 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice

• 4 cups water

• 1/4 cup fresh dill

• 1/4 cup fresh basil

• 1/4 cup fresh mint

Simple Syrup 

• 1 cup water

• 1 cup sugar

Directions

1. Bring water to a boil, remove from heat.  Add sugar and use the Mini Whisk to dissolve sugar.  Let cool, and refrigerate. 

2. Make the Simple Syrup and let cool.  using the Citrus Press, juice the lemons to make 1 cup.  

3. Put fresh herbs in a tea ball infuser.  Combine all the ingredients into a glass pitcher, and add the infuser with the herbs.  Chill 3-4 hours in the refrigerator.  Serve over ice with a lemon wedge and a mint leaf.

* Summertime calls for lemonade.  This Herb Infused Lemonade is refreshing and flavorful.  A simple syrup, fresh squeezed lemon, and fresh herbs amke this lemonade extra special! The Stainless Steel Citrus Press is heavy duty and extracts every drop of juice.     

* bon Tip- Simple syrup is easy and is the base for those summer cocktails.