Description
This Strawberry Basil Lemonade is a refreshing and vibrant drink that perfectly balances the sweetness of strawberries with the herbal notes of fresh basil and the tartness of lemon juice. A delightful summer beverage that is sure to cool you down on a hot day.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Strawberry Basil Lemonade:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup honey or simple syrup
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes as needed
- Lemon slices and extra strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the strawberries, basil, lemon juice, and honey (or simple syrup). Blend until smooth.
- Strain Mixture: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
- Add Water: Add the cold water and stir well to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour in the strawberry basil lemonade, and garnish with lemon slices, fresh strawberries, and basil sprigs if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a sparkling version, replace some or all of the cold water with chilled sparkling water just before serving.
- Adjust sweetness based on the ripeness of your strawberries.
- You can prepare the base ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before adding water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
