BASIL LEMONADE

By McCarleyRHLAC

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rinsed, lightly packed fresh basil leaves
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• sprigs of fresh basil

Details

Adapted from pizzazzerie.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a 1 1/2- to 2-quart glass measure or bowl, combine basil leaves and sugar. With a wooden spoon, crush leaves with sugar until thoroughly bruised. Add water and lemon juice. Stir until sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and add more sugar if desired. Pour through a fine strainer into ice-filled glasses.