Thai Basil Lemon-Limeade

Basil Lemon-Limeade
-recipe created by our amazing and talented friend, Neil!

4 lemons and 4 limes, zested and juiced

2/2 cup to 1 cup granulated sugar (depends on the level of preferred sweetness)

1-2 cups of thai basil-leaves and flowers (you can add some Italian basil if you don't have enough thai basil!)

water, as needed

Mix thai basil leaves and zest from both lemons and limes with sugar.

Macerate mixture with base of a wooden spoon

Add the juice of the lemons and limes, along with enough water to fill a 2 liter container.

(stir to ensure that sugar dissolves)

Let sit for at least two hours at room temperature, and then strain.
Serve with ice.

This went well as just a soft drink, but it'd be a great mixer for either vodka or gin.