Lemonade with a Twist

 

What herbs to use? Mint is a classic, of course, but you can use just about anything that you enjoy the flavor of. I’m especially fond of lavender (use the flowers, not the leaves) and cinnamon basil (or cinnamon thyme) for lemonade. And if the herbs in your garden set flowers, experiment with using them as well. The blue flowers of sage, for instance, produce a gorgeous magenta color when steeped.

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