Basil-Mint Soda

Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup basil leaves
• 1 cup mint leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, simmer 1 cup water with sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add basil and mint leaves and let steep for 1 hour.
3. Strain and discard the herbs.
4. Let the syrup cool completely.
5. Stir 4 cups cold water and fresh lime juice into the syrup.
6. Make the soda according to the manufacturers' directions.
7. Serve in tall glasses over ice.