Sparkling Italian Lemonade

By Karins_Cookin

Ingredients

• 1 bunch fresh basil, washed and stemmed
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups lemon juice, from about 12 to 15 lemons
• 2 cups cold sparkling water
• Ice

Details

Adapted from penniesonaplatter.com

Preparation

Step 1

To make the syrup, combine the basil, sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Simmer and stir over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Cool and strain. Set aside or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Mix the lemon juice, the basil syrup and sparkling water together in a pitcher. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Pour over glasses filled with ice.