Basil Lemonade

Very refreshing for a hot summer day!

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8 Servings

Ingredients

Instructions

STEP 1:

sugar

In a small saucepan, over medium heat, bring the sugar and 1 1/2 cups cold water to a simmer. Cook, without stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

STEP 2:

basil
syrup

Remove from heat, add the basil, and let cool to room temperature. Strain the syrup into a resealable container and discard the solids.

STEP 3:

basil
ice
lemon
lemonade
syrup
tea

Pour 2 to 3 teaspoons of the basil syrup into each of 8 ice-filled glasses, then fill with lemonade.

STEP 4:

basil

Garnish with an additional sprig of basil.