ReadyMade is getting in on 30 Days of Creativity—which means we’re making something every day during the month of June! Read more about the initiative here. And check out what we made today:

"I'm a huge fan of using fresh herbs in cocktails and punches, so I thought it might be fun to try the technique with a beverage for all ages: summertime lemonade. You can use any non-pungent, non-grassy herb like lavender, thyme, verbena, lemon balm, perhaps even sage or basil. I went with rosemary, since I love the way it plays with lemon in savory dishes, and I knew it'd be a success.

First, I washed 8 lemons, cut them in half and sliced them quite thin. Then, I put them in a bowl with 3/4 cup of sugar and lots of rosemary from my garden, 10-12 sprigs. Mash everything up until all the sugar is dissolved and a thick syrup is formed. Strain the syrup off, pressing on the lemons to extract all their juice.

Lastly, mix with 4 cups of cold water, and enjoy! If you're gonna store in the refridgerator, feel free to add a bit more rosemary to infuse. A quick ten minutes that's totally worth the effort." -Blogger Chris Gardener

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