Nectarine-Basil Lemonade

Directions

1. 1
   In a small saucepan stir together 2 cups of the water, 1 cup of the basil, 1 of the nectarines and the sugar, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, and simmer it for 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Let the mixture cool and strain it through a fine sieve set over a pitcher, pressing hard on the solids.
3. 3
   Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups water, the remaining nectarine, sliced thin, and the lemon juice.
4. 4
   Divide the lemonade among tall glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish each drink with some of the additional basil.