Description
Refreshing Strawberry Basil Lemonade combines sweet strawberries with aromatic basil, delivering the perfect summer drink that’s easy to make!
Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries: Sweet and juicy, these provide the drink’s main flavor.
- Fresh Basil Leaves: Adds a fragrant herbal note that beautifully complements the strawberries.
- Fresh Lemons: The essential ingredient for that classic lemonade tang!
- Sugar: Sweetens the lemonade; adjust based on your preference.
- Water: To dilute the mixture and create the perfect drinking consistency.
Instructions
- Begin by washing the fresh strawberries thoroughly. Remove the stems and slice them in half.
- In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries with fresh basil leaves and a few tablespoons of water. Blend until smooth to create a strawberry-basil puree.
- In a pitcher, combine freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 cup), sugar (to taste), and the strawberry-basil puree you just made.
- Add about 4 to 5 cups of cold water to the pitcher, stirring well until the sugar is fully dissolved and the ingredients are well combined.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or tartness as necessary, adding more sugar or lemon juice to your liking.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve over ice, garnished with additional strawberries and basil leaves if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Starting with a small amount of sugar is wise; you can always add more if you prefer a sweeter lemonade.
- If you prefer, you can use simple syrup instead of granulated sugar to ensure it’s fully dissolved into the mixture.
- For an effervescent twist, substitute some of the still water with sparkling water when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: beverages
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry lemonade, basil lemonade, refreshing drink