Thai Basil Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup packed thai basil or basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup organic cane sugar
- pinch of himalayan salt
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice plus 4 lemon slices
- 4 cups seltzer or water
- 1/2 cup packed Thai basil or basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup organic cane sugar
- Pinch of Himalayan salt
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice plus 4 lemon slices
- 4 cups seltzer or water
Preparation
Combine the basil, sugar, salt, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Chill this syrup mixture until it is cold, at least 1 hour and up to 5 days.
Remove the basil leaves and stir the lemon juice and seltzer into the syrup mixture. Serve in glasses over ice. Garnish each glass with a sprig of basil and a lemon ring on the rim.