Description
A refreshing drink made with strawberries, basil, and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Puree strawberries in a blender.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water over medium heat to make simple syrup.
- Add basil leaves to the syrup and let steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the syrup to remove basil leaves.
- In a pitcher, combine strawberry puree, lemon juice, syrup, and remaining water.
- Stir well and serve over ice.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Garnish with basil leaves or strawberry slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Easy Strawberry Basil Lemonade