Basil Simple Syrup

• 2½ cups fresh basil
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups water

For Lemonade

• 10 oz freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• 12 oz water
• 10 oz basil syrup (recipe above)
• ice

Garnish

• lemon wheels
• basil leaves

Make Basil Simple Syrup

1. Combine sugar, basil and water in sauce pan over medium heat and bring to a boil
2. Boil for 15-20 min and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes
3. Strain syrup and chill. If you don't use it right away, you can store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to a month

Make Lemonade

1. Mix the basil simple syrup with water and fresh lemon juice (adjust amounts of syrup and lemon juice to taste)
2. Pour over a pitcher filled with ice
3. Garnish with fresh basil leaves & lemon wheels