Basil Lemonade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups cold water
1 cup packed fresh basil leaf
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
fresh basil sprig, for garnish

Preparation

In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water, the basil leaves, and sugar; bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
Decrease heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes.
Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a 1 1/2 quart container.
Add in the lemon juice, remaining 11/2 cups water, and lime juice; stir until blended.
Chill until very cold; serve over ice; garnish with basil sprig.