Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Refreshing and naturally sweetened, this Strawberry Basil Lemonade combines fresh strawberries, fragrant basil, and tangy lemon for a perfect summer drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Extra basil leaves and strawberry slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine strawberries, basil leaves, and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar to the pitcher. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water and mix well. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice if needed.
- Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour to chill and allow flavors to meld.
- Serve over ice and garnish with extra basil leaves and strawberry slices if desired.
Notes
For a sparkling twist, replace half of the cold water with sparkling water just before serving.