Italian Lemonade

By ldhh1680

Ingredients

• Basil Simple Syrup:
• 2 cups lemon juice, about 12 to 15 lemons
• 2 cups Basil Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• 2 cups cold or sparkling water
• Ice
• Lemon twists, for garnish
• 1 bunch fresh basil, washed and stemmed
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• In a saucepan combine basil, sugar, and water and simmer until the sugar is dissolved, 5 minutes. Cool, strain the simple syrup, and store in the refrigerator.

Preparation

Step 1

Mix lemon juice, Basil Simple Syrup, and water together in a pitcher. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Pour over ice filled glasses and garnish with a lemon twist.