Nectarine Basil Lemonade

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.

Serve over ice, and garnish with a basil leaf.