Basil Limeade

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 1 packed cup (1 oz.) basil sprigs, plus small sprigs for garnish
• ¾ cup fresh lime juice (from 6 to 8 limes)
• Lime wedges, for garnish
• Ice

Directions

1. Bring sugar and ½ cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium, stirring often to dissolve sugar. 
2. Remove from heat; add basil, and stir until submerged. 
3. Let basil syrup stand at room temperature until mixture is cool, about 20 minutes. 
4. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a small pitcher; discard solids.
5. Stir in lime juice and 3 cups water. Serve over ice, and garnish with small basil sprigs and lime wedges.

Notes

• SERVES 4
• ACTIVE 15 MIN. - TOTAL 35 MIN.

Source

• Southern Living Magazine