Basil Gin Lemonade
- 1 bunch basil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups gin, such as Bombay Sapphire
- 1 1/2cups fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons), plus 1 lemon, thinly sliced crosswise
- 3/4cup triple sec
- 1 orange, thinly sliced crosswise
- Ice
- 1.Reserve a handful of the basil leaves plus 8 small sprigs to use as garnish. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water, the sugar and the remaining basil to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes; let cool slightly, then refrigerate until cold. Strain into a clean container, pressing down on the basil to extract any liquids; discard the basil.
- 2.In a pitcher, combine the basil syrup, gin, lemon juice and triple sec. Stir in the basil leaves and lemon and orange slices. Serve in tall glasses over ice, topped with a sprig of basil.
basil, sugar, gin, lemon juice, triple sec, orange
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/basil-gin-lemonade-52368271 (may not work)