Simple Boozy Basil Blueberry Lemonade

Easy and Healthy 

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Sweet blueberries, tangy lemonade, and just a hint of basil make this boozy basil blueberry lemonade THE cocktail of the summer!

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It’s like nibbling on a blueberry pie, minus the crust, with a healthy splash of vodka thrown in. It’s cool and refreshing and goes down super easy on a hot day.

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basil simple syrup

blueberries

lemon juice

sugar

blueberry vodka

Ingredients

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Combine water, sugar, and basil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until sugar is dissolved and then remove from heat.

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Combine blueberries, simple syrup, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a blender. Puree until very smooth.

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Put the blueberries and sugar into the blender and puree.

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Combine the lemonade and vodka in one or two large pitchers and stir well to combine.

If you can’t find blueberry vodka you can substitute regular vodka, lemon vodka, or leave it out altogether for a virgin libation.

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