Italian Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1 bunch basil fresh washed and stemmed
• 6 servings ice cubes 
• 6 servings lemon twists for garnish
• 2 cups juice of lemon 
• 2 cups seltzer water cold
• 2 cups sugar 
• 1 cup water 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Mix lemon juice, Basil Simple Syrup, and water together in a pitcher. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
3. Pour over ice filled glasses and garnish with a lemon twist.
4. 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.