Italian Lemonade

Recipe courtesy of linda98ny

• 2 cups lemon juice (12-15 lemons)
• 2 cups Basil simple syrup
• 2 cups cold water
• Ice
• Lemon twists for garnish

Basil simple syrup:

• 1 bunch fresh basil washed and stemmed
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water

In saucepan, combine basil, sugar and water.  Simmer until sugar is dissolved about 5 min.  Cool, strain the syrup and store in refrigerator.

Mix lemon juice, syrup, and water together in pitcher and store in refrigerator.   Pour over ice filled glasses and enjoy!