Herbal Sodas (Martha Stewart)

• 12 cup sugar
• 34 ounce fresh herb (such as basil, lemon verbena, mint, tarragon, or thyme)
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ice, for serving
• sparkling water or club soda, for serving

1. Put sugar and 1 cup water into a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
3. Remove from heat; add herbs.
4. Cover; let cool completely.
5. Pour syrup through a fine sieve into a small bowl; discard herbs.
6. Stir in lemon juice.
7. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
8. Fill glasses with ice.
9. Add 2 to 4 tablespoons syrup; top with sparkling water or club soda, and stir.

sugar, fresh herb, lemon juice, sparkling water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/herbal-sodas-martha-stewart-479985 (may not work)