Homemade lemonade with a hint of basil

Who wouldn't love a glass of delicious homemade lemonade?

• A handful (or less) of basil, stems removed and washed well
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups lemon juice, from about 12 to 15 lemons
• 2 cups cold sparkling water made with the MySoda BubbleMate.
• Ice

To make the syrup, combine the basil, the sugar and the cup of water in a small saucepan. Let it simmer over medium heat, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves, about 4 to 5 minutes. Strain it and let the syrup cool, or keep it in the fridge until you need it.

Mix the lemon juice, the basil syrup and the sparkling water in a jug. Keep it in the fridge until it's time to serve. Serve in glasses over ice and garnish with basil and lemon slices.