Ingredients
1/2 cup rinsed, lightly packed fresh basil leaves3 tablespoons sugar
4 cups water
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
sprigs of fresh basil
Preparation
In a 1-1/2 to 2-quart glass measure or bowl, combine basil leaves and sugar. With a wooden spoon, crush leaves with sugar until thoroughly bruised. Add water and lemon juice. Stir until sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and add more sugar if desired. Pour through a fine strainer into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with sprigs of fresh basil.
YieldMakes 4-1/2 cups; about 4 servings
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4 comments
love this recipe. i actually have a bunch of things going on in my backyard garden -- including basil
This mixture is going to be my father's day BBQ contribution, thanks for the inspiration :)
Yum- I may have to make that for the BBQ!
i just bought a basil plant from TJ's and have been looking at it wondering what to use it for... perfect timing!!
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