Aloe Cucumber Refresher

1 1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 c water
1 lb fresh ginger cut into 2" chunks
1/2 c fresh basil leaves, leave some for garnish
2 large English cucumbers
1 liter sparking water
1/2 c aloe juice

Ginger Basil Syrup
Mince ginger together with basil leaves. Set aside. In saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Stir well to dissolve sugar. Add ginger and basil to syrup and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer 30 min. Strain and cool.

Cucumber juice
Roughly chop 1 1/2 of the cucumbers and thinly slice the rest for garnish. Place chopped cucumbers in blender with some sparkling water, enough to get a puree. Add more water if the mixture is too thick only 1 Tbs at a time. Strain and discard cucumber pulp but reserve juice.

To serve
Fill 8 oz glass with ice; add 3 oz each with syrup, aloe juice, cucumber juice. Top with a splash of sparking water. Garnish with leaves and cucumber.