Refreshing Blueberry Basil Lemonade
**Ingredients:**
– 1 cup fresh blueberries 
– 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 
– 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or honey) 
– 4 cups cold water
– Ice cubes 
– Lemon slices and extra blueberries for garnish
**Directions:**
1. **Prepare the blueberry basil mixture**: In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries burst and the sugar dissolves (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the basil leaves. Let the mixture steep for 10 minutes.
2. **Strain the syrup**: Pour the blueberry-basil mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
3. **Add lemon juice and water**: Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Mix well.
4. **Chill and serve**: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the blueberry basil lemonade over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices and a few fresh blueberries for an elegant touch.
**Prep Time:** 10 minutes | **Cooking Time:** 5 minutes | **Total Time:** 15 minutes
**Kcal:** 90 kcal per serving | **Servings:** 4 servings