Peach-Basil Lemonade Slush
“This chilly slush with peaches, lemon juice and garden-fresh basil is hands-down the best lemonade ever. It tastes just like summer.” —Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 12servings | 15minutes | 10minutes + chilling |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 12servings | 15minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 10minutes + chilling |
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 cups chopped peeled fresh peaches (about 3 medium) or 1 pound frozen unsweetened sliced peaches
- 1 packag (3/4 ounce) fresh basil or 20 large leaves
- 4 cups water
- 1-1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 5 to 8 cups ice cubes
- Peach slices and additional fresh basil leaves
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Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, peaches, basil and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes. Discard basil; stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate until cooled completely.
- Process half the peach mixture and 2-1/2 cups ice in a blender until blended, adding more ice if desired. Repeat with remaining peach mixture and ice. Pour into chilled glasses; serve with peach slices and additional basil.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 152 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fibre), 1g protein.
