Ingredients
2
cups sugar
3
cups water
1/2
cup loosely packed fresh basil
1/2
cup loosely packed fresh mint
2
cups lemon juice
Preparation
In 1-quart saucepan, mix sugar, 1 cup of the water, the basil and mint. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Cool. Strain and discard herbs.
In pitcher, stir sugar syrup, lemon juice and remaining 2 cups water. Refrigerate until chilled.
