Serves 8

INGREDIENTS

5 Bags Earl Grey Tea
8 cups water
1 cup Red Basil Ginger Simple Syrup, recipe follows

PREPARATION

Brew Earl Grey Tea in 8 cups of water, steep and cool. In a pitcher over ice, add tea and Red Basil Ginger Simple Syrup.

Red Basil Ginger Simple Syrup

INGREDIENTS

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
½ cup red basil leaves
1 tablespoon peeled ginger root, chopped

PREPARATION

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Warm through until sugar is dissolved and red basil and ginger are infused. Take off heat and cool. Strain before using.