Ingredients

Syrup:

• 100 ml water
• 100 ml sugar

Drink:

• 4-5 fresh basil leaves
• 2-3 lemon wedges
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tbsp syrup
• Sparkling mineral water
• Ice cubes

Procedure

Syrup:

Heat the water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5-6 minutes. Leave to cool.

Drink:

Rinse the basil leaves and the lemon. Cut 2-3 lemon wedges and put them in a sturdy glass together with the basil leaves. Use the handle of a ladle or mojito muddler to press the lemon wedges and basil well. Add the cooled syrup together with the lemon juice and ice cubes. Top up with sparkling mineral water to taste. Possibly garnish with extra basil leaves and lemon slices.