INGREDIENTS

1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup fresh red basil leaves

PREPARATION

Place water and sugar in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil.Reduce heat to medium.

Once all the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and add red basil leaves.Cover your pan and steep to desired strength. Strain out your red basil leaves and cool. Bottle and refrigerate.