Basil Lemonade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup rinsed lightly packed fresh basil leaf
3 tablespoons sugar
4 cups water
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 sprig fresh basil

Preparation

In a 1 1/2- to 2-quart glass measure or bowl, combine basil leaves (see notes) 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.