In a bowl, bruise a medium bunch of basil with a 1/2 cup sugar with
your hands. Mix thoroughly, letting the leaves release their aroma in
the sugar. The sugar becomes basil sugar. Add 1/2 cup of fresh-
squeezed lemon juice, and 2 1/2 cups water. Stir, strain, serve in
tall glass over ice and decorate with a basil leaf. Optional: double
shot of absolute vodka.

I think club soda would be good instead of water, too.

Karen