Basil Smoothie

Ingredients:

Smoothie

• 1 and 1/4 cups plain yogurt
• 1 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
• 1.5 cups lemon syrup
• 1 cup of ice

Simple lemon syrup

• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1.5 tsp lemon zest

Preparation:

1. Combine yogurt, basil, lemon zest, and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately.
2. Lemon syrup:
   
   In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool for about 20 minutes. Strain before using.