Basil Lemonade

This is a favorite here at Old Plank Farm!:)

Best enjoyed after a warm day in the field.

Ingredients:

• A handful of Basil or Lemon Basil 
• Lemon juice, or fresh squeezed lemons ( I like to put some lemon slices in the water)
• (optional) Something sweet..honey, maple syrup or cane sugar. If using honey I dissolve the honey in warm water before adding it to the mix 

Chop up your basil, squeeze your lemons and mix ingredients into a pitcher of ice cold water. Serve with lots of ice. Using a mortar and pestle to crush the basil is a great way to bring out the basil flavor in this drink.