Strawberry Basil Lemonade: The Best Refreshing Summer Drink
Experience the perfect fusion of flavor with this Strawberry Basil Lemonade, a drink that embodies the essence of summer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water
- ice to serve
Instructions
- Blend the strawberries, basil, lemon juice, and sugar in a blender until smooth.
- In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry-basil mixture with water and stir well.
- Serve over ice and garnish with additional basil leaves or strawberry slices if desired.
Notes
- This drink can be made a day in advance and kept in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry Basil Lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage