Basil Lemonade

Ingredients

For the simple syrup:

• 1 c sugar

• 1 c water

For the lemonade:

• 1 recipe simple syrup

• 1 c freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 4 c cold water

• 4 basil leaves, chiffonade

Preparation

To make the Simple Syrup:

1. In a saucepan, cook water and sugar over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is a clear syrup. Set aside.

To make the Lemonade:

1. To a pitcher, add lemon juice, simple syrup, and cold water.

2. Stir and taste. If too sweet (every batch is different according to your lemons), add more cold water until desired sweetness is reached.

3. Add basil, lemon rounds and ice just before serving. Stir and serve.