Use Your Basil Bounty
The season's most versatile herb enlivens dishes from classic (pesto) to contemporary (sorbet?!). Use it with abandon.
Purple Basil Lemonade
Purple basil's mildly spicy flavors―think clove, licorice, mint, and cinnamon―adds a layer of complexity to this super-easy
lemonade. For best results, crush the basil with sugar in a mortar and pestle to release its fragrant oils. Or, if you don't
have a set, process the basil, sugar, and about 1/4 cup of the water in a food processor or blender.
Works best with: Purple basil
View Recipe: Purple Basil Lemonade
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