Thai Basil Limeade

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 8 Limes, juice of fresh
  • 1/2 cup Thai basil, fresh leaves

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup Sugar

• Liquids

  • 4 1/2 cups Water

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Ingredients

• ½ cup sugar
• 4½ cups water, divided
• ½ cup fresh Thai basil leaves, plus more to garnish
• Juice of 8 fresh limes, plus

Directions

• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, ½ cup of Thai basil, and ½ cup of water, stirring until fully dissolved. Heat for 3 minutes, and then remove from heat. Let steep for 15 minutes. Remove the basil leaves and discard, if desired.
• Squeeze the lime juice into a tall glass container. Mix in the sugar syrup. Add in 1 quart of ice cold water. Garnish glasses with lime wedges and additional basil. Mix, pour, and enjoy!