Basil Lemonade

Directions

1. 1
   Thoroughly rinse the basil, then cut the stalk in half lengthways.
2. 2
   Combine the sugar, water, and basil in a small saucepan and heat on medium.
3. 3
   When the sugar dissolves and the water starts to boil, remove from the heat, and let sit for about 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Strain in a colander, then chill in the refrigerator.
5. 5
   (You should have 150 ml of syrup.)
6. 6
   Squeeze the lemons, and remove the seeds.
7. 7
   It's actually quite tasty if a little of the pulp gets into the juice.
8. 8
   Put the ice in a pitcher, slowly pour in the lemon juice, basil syrup, and carbonated water and stir.
9. 9
   Pour into individual cups.