Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Strawberry Basil Lemonade is a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage that perfectly blends the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the aromatic notes of fresh basil. This delightful drink is ideal for warm summer days, picnics, or any gathering where you want to impress friends and family. With its vibrant color and unique flavor profile, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table. Easy to prepare and customizable for your taste, this Strawberry Basil Lemonade will cool you down and lift your spirits!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Non-Alcoholic
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and basil sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Blend strawberries with 1 cup of water until smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher.
- Add fresh basil leaves to the pitcher with the strawberry puree.
- In a separate bowl, mix lemon juice and sugar until dissolved.
- Pour the lemon mixture into the pitcher with strawberry-basil puree.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of water and stir well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve over ice with garnishes of lemon slices and fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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