Sicilian Lemonade

I also like to call this "Heaven in a cup"

(sorry I haven't updated in almost a year!)

Need:
15 lemons
fresh basil, about 10 leaves
2 c. sugar
1 c. water
Sparkling water

How to:
Boil the 2 c. sugar with the 1 c. water, after the sugar has dissolved toss in the fresh basil. Let boil for another 30-45 seconds then turn off the burner, but keep the saucepan on. Allow basil to soak until sugar water has cooled. Squeeze your lemons, combine with the basil sugar water, and add sparkling water. Depending on how much bubbly you like will determine how much sparkling water you use.

Great for summertime BBQ's!