Basil Lemonade

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup fresh basil
• 1 12 cups cold water
• 8 cups lemonade

1. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Cook, without stirring, until sugar dissolves and becomes syrupy (about 5 minutes.)
3. Remove from heat, add the basil, and let cool to room temperature
4. Strain the syrup to get all chunks out.
5. Discard chunks.
6. Pour 2-3 teaspoons of syrup into 8 8-ounce glasses, then fill with ice and lemonade.
7. Garnish with a sprig of basil and serve.
8. Syrup can keep in fridge for up to two weeks.

sugar, fresh basil, cold water, lemonade

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/basil-lemonade-187336 (may not work)