Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 to 8 large basil leaves
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries (roughly chopped)
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 to 4 cups cold water

Instruction

  • At least 4 hours before serving, bring the water and sugar to a boil in a non-reactive saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the syrup turns completely clear.
  • Bruise the basil leaves by slapping them between your palms and add them to a glass jar. Pour the hot syrup over the leaves, refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, then strain out the leaves.
  • Muddle the strawberries in the bottom of a pitcher, add the lemon juice, basil-infused simple syrup and 3 cups of water. Stir, taste and add more water if desired. Chill thoroughly before serving.