Honey-Sweetened Limeade with Strawberries and Basil

1 1/2 cups water

 For the Limeade:

12-15 medium-sized fresh limes plus 1 more as garnish (you need 1 cup of lime
juice)

1 cup strawberries, sliced – plus more as garnish

1/4 cup of basil, chopped – plus more as garnish

ice

5-6 cups of water

To make the honey-sweetened simple syrup:

Place honey and 1 1/2 cups of water in a small saucepan. Cook until honey is completely dissolved. Set aside and let it cool.

Zest 3 limes and place the zest in the saucepan with the dissolved honey.

Squeeze the juices of the limes. You should have at least one cup of lime juice.

To make the limeade:

Place the honey mixture and lime juice in a pitcher. Add in sliced strawberries and chopped basil.

Add in 5 cups of cold water and give it a good stir. Place it in the fridge to cool for at least 2 hours.

When ready to serve, pour limeade into glasses filled with ice and garnish with chunks of strawberries and fresh basil leaves.

Feel free to add alcohol if using!