Basil Lemonade

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

1. In a 1 1/2 to 2 Qt 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.
8. *Note:The type of basil you use will contribute to the'personality' of this drink.
9. Dark purple basil tints the lemonade pink and has a milder flavor than green varieties.
10. Lemon basil adds a lemon-drop essence.
11. Cinnamon and Thai basils make this more spicy.

rinsed lightly packed fresh basil leaf, sugar, water, freshly squeezed lemon juice, fresh basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/basil-lemonade-66270 (may not work)