Basil Soda Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

Housemade basil syrup, fresh lime juice, club soda, basil leaf.

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Ingredients

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1
Make the Basil Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of fresh basil leaves, 1 cup of water, and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it steep for 30 minutes. Strain the syrup into a clean container and discard the basil leaves.
2
Mix the Basil Soda
In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of the basil syrup and 1 cup of fresh lime juice. Stir well to mix.
3
Serve
To serve, fill glasses with ice, pour in the basil and lime mixture, and top with club soda. Stir gently to combine. Garnish each glass with a fresh basil leaf.