Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Bright, herbaceous lemonade with fresh strawberries and basil. A refreshing summer drink that's naturally sweet and aromatic.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 92
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Hull and halve the fresh strawberries, then place them in a blender along with 6 basil leaves and the granulated sugar. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45 seconds, creating a bright pink puree.
Step 2
Strain the strawberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing gently with the back of a spoon to extract all juice while leaving pulp behind. Discard the solids.
Step 3
Add the fresh lemon juice and water to the pitcher, stirring well to combine. Gently tear the remaining 4 basil leaves and add them to the pitcher for infusion, letting them sit for 1-2 minutes to release their aroma.
Step 4
Fill two glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade evenly between them. Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh basil and a strawberry slice, then serve immediately while cold and fragrant.
Tools you’ll need
- Blender
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Pitcher
- Glasses
- Spoon
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