Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Ripe strawberries, fresh basil, and tart lemons combine for this fresh Strawberry Basil Lemonade, a delicious summer drink on a hot day. Make it for your next backyard barbecue, summer party, or baby shower.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups basil simple syrup
- 4 cups cold water
Instructions
- Combine cleaned, hulled strawberries with fresh lemon juice in a blender.1 cup fresh strawberries, 1 cup lemon juice
- Blend well. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer and pour into a pitcher. (If the mixture gets stuck in the strainer, gently use a spoon to move around the strawberry seeds in the strainer so all the liquid can get through.)
- Add basil simple syrup and water. Stir and chill until ready to serve.1 1/2 cups basil simple syrup, 4 cups cold water
- To serve: Stir lemonade in the pitcher then pour into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a fresh strawberry, lemon wheel, and/or sprig of fresh basil.
Notes
The basil flavor is subtle in this recipe. If you love basil and want to make it more prominent, add 3-4 large basil leaves to the blender along with the berries.
Serving: 8oz, Calories: 209kcal, Carbohydrates: 57g, Protein: 0.3g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.02g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 49mg, Potassium: 113mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 55g, Vitamin A: 5IU, Vitamin C: 26mg, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 3mg
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