Basil Lemonade

This is my favorite lemonade recipe! It is very different, and a very spicy (healthier) lemonade.

Funny story..... I'm obsessed with lemons!

Sparkling Basil Lemonade


4 Cups water
2 1-liter bottles club soda
2 Cups lemon juice
3 Cups sugar
2 Cups fresh basil leaves (YUM!)
1 small jalepeno chile pepper (sliced)
A few extra basil leaves for garnish

1. Basil Syrup: Combine water, sugar and 2 cups basil leaves in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil on medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Discard the basil leaves after the syrup is done. Cover the syrup and chill for 2+ hours.
2. Lemonade: Combine chilled syrup, club soda, and lemon juice in a large punch bowl. Serve over ice, and garnish with fresh basil leaves and jalepeno slices.
Makes 16 servings (8oz. each)