Categories: Beverage, Diet

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 cups ice
• 3 cup water
• 1 (7 1/2 oz) container frozen fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil over medium heat. Cook until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Add basil; cover and let stand 30 minutes.

2. Fill a pitcher with ice. Strain the sugar syrup into the pitcher; discard the basil. Stir in 3 cups water and frozen lemon juice, thawed. Makes 7 cups.

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