Categories: Drinks

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 5 cups water, divided
• 1 tbsp. grated lemon peel
• 1 3/4 cups lemon juice (about 10 large lemons)
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil, rosemary or lavender

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, 1 cup water and lemon peel and herbs. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and strained. Stir in lemon juice and remaining water; refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice.

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