1cupfresh basil leavesplus more for garnishing the glasses
3/4cupsugaror to taste
1cupfresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
Combine 2 cups water, 1 cup basil leaves, 1 nectarine chopped up, and the sugar together in a saucepan set over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar, until the mixture begins to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer low for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool.
Strain through a chinois set over a pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Add in remaining water, the other nectarine sliced thin, and the lemon juice. Sweeten to taste if necessary with additional sugar.