Grapefruit Basil Gin Spritz (Batched)

1 Bottle (750 ml.) NOLET’S Silver Gin
5 cups Grapefruit Juice
1 cup Fresh Lime Juice
1.5 cups Basil Syrup
4 cups Seltzer or Club Soda
Fresh Basil, Lime Wheels and or Grapefruit wheels

Combine all ingredients (but the Club Soda) with 1 cup cold water in a large dispenser or punch bowl with ice or an ice block (an ice block made ahead will keep the punch cold without diluting it). Before serving, add the Club Soda or top off each drink with a garnish of grapefruit, lime and or basil leaf.

Basil Simple Syrup
1 cup Sugar
2 cups Fresh Basil

Combine 1 cup of water with 1 cup sugar in a medium saucepan. Simmer until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add basil, letting the syrup steep for 40 minutes. Once cooled, strain and chill before use.