Description
Fresh strawberry basil lemonade made with blended strawberries, lemon juice, basil, and natural sweetness for a refreshing summer drink.
Ingredients
2 cups strawberries hulled
1 cup lemon juice
4 cups cold water or sparkling water
1/3 cup honey or sugar
6 to 8 basil leaves
Ice cubes
Optional garnish
Instructions
1. Blend strawberries, basil, and 1 cup water.
2. Strain if desired.
3. Add lemon juice and sweetener.
4. Stir well.
5. Add remaining water.
6. Add ice and mix.
7. Garnish and serve chilled.
Notes
Use sparkling water for fizz.
Adjust sweetness to taste.
Best served fresh.
Strain for smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg