10 min | 10 min prep

SERVES 4

• 1/2 cup rinsed lightly packed fresh Basil leaf
• 3 tablespoons sugar or sweetener
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 sprig fresh Basil

1. In a 1 1/2 to 2 quart glass bowl, combine Basil leaves and sugar
2. With a wooden spoon, crush leaves with sugar until thoroughly bruised
3. Add water and lemon juice
4. Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes
5. Taste and add more sugar if desired.
6. Pour through a strainer into ice-filled glasses
7. Garnish with sprigs of fresh Basil

This is very refreshing! The type of basil you use will contribute to the 'personality' of this drink.

Basil - Red Rubin tints the lemonade pink and has a milder flavor than green varieties.

Basil - Lemon, Basil - Lime,  add a lemon-drop essence.

Basil - Thai,  gives a spicy flavour.

Basil - Genovese, Basil - Large Leaf Italian and Basil - Lettuce, add the flavour of summer!