Strawberry Basil Lemonade

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/2 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
• 2 cups fresh lemon juice
• Ice, for serving
• Sliced lemons, for garnish

1. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves.
3. Add the strawberries and basil and continue to simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and let steep until completely cool.
5. Strain the strawberry mixture and discard the solids.
6. In a 1-gallon container, add the lemon juice, 14 cups cold water and the strawberry basil syrup.
7. Stir until well mixed.
8. Pour the lemonade over a glass of ice, and top with a slice of lemon.

sugar, strawberries, tightly packed fresh basil leaves, lemon juice, lemons

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/strawberry-basil-lemonade-recipe.html (may not work)