SweetGreen's Blueberry Basil Lemonade

A few weeks ago I spent some time in DC for work.  At the recommendations of my coworkers I tried & became obsessed with SweetGreen, a fabulously fresh local salad joint. Besides their super fresh salad toss-ins that are locally sourced and prepared by (maybe) angels themselves, they also have this ridiculous blueberry basil lemonade.  Yes it is as good as it sounds.  I was really missing it when I got back home so I did what every good food blogger does, I googled it.  I didn't look long since SweetGreen actually gives you the recipe on their blog! (read: I officially love SweetGreen more.)  In honor of their awesomeness and a scorching heatwave I made a batch myself & loved every sip.



PS: SweetGreen is slated for the streets of NYC so be on the look out (or I'll just tell you when it hits!).


Ingredients (via SweetGreen)

• 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice (I used about 7 lemons, it really depends on how juicy they are)
• 2 lemons, peeled & seeded
• 3/4 cup agave
• 1 pint blueberries
• 6 fresh basil leaves (plus more for fancy pants garnish)
• 2 quarts of water (or 8 cups)

Make it!

1. Blend the lemon juice, lemons, agave, blueberries and basil until smooth.
2. Stir in 2 quarts of water.
3. Strain and pour over ice (I didn't strain mine - I liked the pulp!)
4. Garnish with extra blueberries, lemon wedges and/or basil leaves.