Basil Lemonade

• cups water↗3
• vanilla bean, split↗1
• cup fresh basil leaf, slightly torn↗1
• cup sugar↗3⁄4
• cup fresh lemon juice↗1
• lemon wedge (to garnish)
• basil sprig (to garnish)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat together the water, basil, vanilla bean and sugar in a large saucepan. When it just comes to a simmer, put on a tight fitting lid, remove from the heat and set aside to steep for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Strain, add the lemon juice, and chill.

3. 3

   Do not scrape the vanilla bean. Set it aside to dry and store to reuse the next time.

4. 4

   Divide the lemonade among 4 - 6 tall, ice filled glasses and garnish with the lemon wedges and basil sprigs.