Refreshing Strawberry Basil Lemonade
A quick and easy homemade summer drink combining fresh strawberries, fragrant basil, and zesty lemon for a perfectly balanced, refreshing lemonade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/2 cup (10 grams) fresh basil leaves, packed
- 6 large lemons, juiced (about 1 cup / 240 ml lemon juice)
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups (960 ml) cold water
- Ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries under cool water, hull, and quarter them. Add to blender or food processor with fresh basil leaves. Pulse until smooth puree forms, leaving some texture if preferred.
- Optional: Pour puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing with a spoon to extract liquid and discard seeds and pulp.
- Roll lemons on counter, cut in half, and juice using a juicer or by hand, removing seeds. Measure about 1 cup (240 ml) lemon juice.
- Add lemon juice and granulated sugar to the pitcher with strawberry-basil juice. Stir vigorously until sugar dissolves completely.
- Add cold water and stir again to combine.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve over ice cubes, garnished with a sprig of basil or a strawberry slice.
Notes
Taste lemonade before chilling and adjust sweetness or water as needed. Straining is optional but recommended for a smooth texture. Use ripe strawberries and avoid over-blending basil to prevent bitterness. For a bubbly version, substitute sparkling water for still water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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