Refreshing Strawberry Basil Lemonade
This vibrant strawberry basil lemonade is the perfect refreshing drink for warm days. Bright, tangy, and lightly sweetened with fresh ingredients.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 6 cups cold water
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves lightly bruised
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a blender, combine strawberries and sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the strawberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing to extract all the juice.
- Add fresh lemon juice, cold water, and basil leaves to the pitcher. Stir well.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve over ice cubes, garnished with extra basil leaves and strawberry slices if desired.
Notes
For a sparkling twist, substitute half the cold water with club soda just before serving.