BASIL-LEMON ICE

5 lemons, juiced and the zest of two cut in wide strips, hollow out and freeze 6 of the lemon halves for serving the ice
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
2 cups cold water

Bring the lemon juice, sugar, and 3/4 cup water to a boil; add the basil leaves and lemon zest. Remove from heat and allow to steep 45 minutes.

Strain the steeped juice and add the cold water; pour into a baking dish and freeze 1 hour. Remove from freezer and scrape with a fork; refreeze for 4 hours, scraping every hour.

Serve the ice in the frozen lemon cups.

Yield: 6 servings

recipe and photo from an old

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