Description
A refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Basil Lemonade that combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the aromatic touch of basil and the tanginess of lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped strawberries
- 4–5 fresh basil leaves
- 1–2 tablespoon agave syrup
- ⅓ cup lemon juice (2–3 lemons)
- 4 ½ cups water (divided)
- Ice
- Lemon slices
- Strawberry slices
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Into a high-speed blender add chopped strawberries, fresh basil leaves, agave syrup, lemon juice, and ½ cup of water.
- Blend the mixture on high speed until completely smooth, ensuring all the flavors are well combined.
- Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a tall pitcher to remove seeds and pulp for a smoother lemonade.
- Stir in the remaining 4 cups of water to dilute to your preferred consistency and mix well.
- Pour the lemonade over ice and garnish with lemon slices, strawberry slices, and fresh basil leaves if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry Basil Lemonade, Refreshing Drink, Summer Beverage