Description
A refreshing summer drink that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the herbal freshness of basil and the tartness of lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups water
- Vanilla extract (optional)
- Ice
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat until the sugar dissolves to make simple syrup, then let it cool.
- In a blender, combine strawberries, basil leaves, and the cooled simple syrup. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove solids.
- Add fresh lemon juice and the remaining 3 cups of water to the pitcher. Stir well.
- If desired, add a splash of vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Serve over ice and garnish with additional basil leaves or strawberry slices.
Notes
Using fresh, ripe strawberries and sour lemons will elevate your drink. Adjust the sweetness to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry lemonade, refreshing drink, summer beverages, basil lemonade