A fast and easy refreshing summer beverage to make those 90 degree days a little more bearable! The basil syrup and lemon juice can be adjusted in the recipe if you prefer it sweeter or more tart.  

Lemon Basil Soda

40 g lemon juice (1 1/2 oz)

60 g basil simple syrup (2 oz)

Sparkling water or Club soda

Fill a 16 oz glass about half way with ice. Pour simple syrup and lemon juice over ice. Top off with sparkling water and lightly stir. Add lemon slices and a sprig of fresh basil.

Basil Simple Syrup

125 g water (4oz)

100 g sugar (4 oz)

12 g fresh basil (4 oz)

Heat water and sugar in a pot until simmering. Add basil leaves, turn off the heat and infuse for 15 minutes. Strain out the basil leaves and reserve in the refrigerator.