Lime, Basil And Ginger Water - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
3 None limes, 2 juiced, 1 thinly sliced
1 piece fresh ginger (3 inches), peeled and thinly sliced
8 stems fresh basil

Preparation

Place the sugar, lime juice and ginger in a saucepan with 6 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 10 mins. Add 5 basil stems and remove from the heat. Set aside to cool.
Place the lime slices and remaining basil in a bottle. Pour in the flavored water through a strainer and funnel. Chill for 1-2 hours before serving.