Italian Lemonade

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups fresh lemon juice, approximately 12-15 lemons
• 2 cups cold water
• 1 bunch fresh basil, washed and stemmed
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups water

Recipe

• 1 prepare a basil simple syrup by combining the basil, sugar and 2 cups of water in a saucepan.
• 2 simmer for approximately 5 minutes or until the water is clear and the sugar is dissolved.
• 3 cool to room temperature or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• 4 strain before using.
• 5 combine the lemon juice, basil simple syrup, and the 2 cups of cold water. mix well.
• 6 add more water according to your taste.