Description
A refreshing summer drink combining strawberries, basil, and lemon for a sweet and tangy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cups cold water
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Blend strawberries, basil, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Strain the mixture to remove seeds and pulp.
- In a pitcher, mix the strained juice with water and sweetener.
- Stir well until sweetener dissolves.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh basil or strawberry slices.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness based on preference.
- Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- For a fizzy version, replace some water with sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry basil lemonade, summer drink, homemade lemonade