Strawberry Basil Lemonade

A great refreshing drink for summer.  Can also be served with Gin or Vodka added for an Adult refreshment.

Ingredients:
1 Cup Water
1 Cup Sugar
20 Strawberries (hulled)
20 Basil Leaves
1 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice (can used bottled Lemon Juice)
Water

Directions:
Boil 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar until sugar is dissolved to make simple syrup.  In a food processor, chop Strawberries and Basil until it is like a paste.  In a 64 ounce pitcher, add simple syrup, strawberry basil paste, lemon juice and fill the pitcher up with water.  Mix very well.  Serve in glasses with ice.