Ingredients

4C water

3C sugar

2C fresh basil leaves (about 1.5 oz)

2 1-liter bottles club soda, chilled

2C lemon juice

Ice Cubes

1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced

Fresh Basil LEaves

Preparation

  1. For Basil syrup, in large saucepan combine water, sugar and 2C basil leaves. Bring to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce hear. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 min. Strain and discard leaves. Cover and chill syrup for 2 - 24 hours.
  2. For lemonade, in very large punch bowl combine chilled syrup, club soda, and lemon juice. Serve over ice and garnish with jalapeno slices and fresh basil leaves.