Refresher

Yea, it's been pretty hot outside. 

 It made me consider what we did last year during temperature spikes. A year ago we were enjoying time with family in Kansas, who also happen to be much more heat tolerant people.

 And I recall drinking limeades by the gallon. Point taken. Despite our decision to leave mint out of the garden this year, I thought we could liven up the mix with a little fresh basil.

Basil Limeade

For 4 glasses of Limeade

8 limes

2 stalks of basil

6 cups of ice cold water

4 tbsp. sugar

Muddle the basil with 1 tbsp. sugar and a little lime juice. Rinse it out into a pitcher and add the water, remaining sugar, and lime juice. Serve it over lots of ice, garnish with lime or basil leaves, and then hydrate yourself.