Description
Strawberry Basil Lemonade is a fruity, herbaceous twist on classic lemonade. Blending ripe strawberries with fresh basil and tangy lemon juice, this drink is naturally sweet, perfectly balanced, and ultra-refreshing — ideal for hot summer days or garden parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- ½ cup simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 3 cups cold water (or sparkling water)
- Ice, for serving
- Lemon slices and basil sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Make Strawberry Basil Base: In a blender, combine strawberries, basil, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Blend until smooth.
- Strain (optional): For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Add Water: Stir in cold water (or sparkling water for a fizzy twist). Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
- Serve: Pour over ice and garnish with lemon slices and basil sprigs. Serve chilled.
Notes
Swap sugar for honey or agave to naturally sweeten. Use sparkling water for a fizzy mocktail, or add a splash of vodka or gin for a spirited version. Make a big batch and chill for parties!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink, Beverage
- Method: Blended, Stirred
- Cuisine: Summer, American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry basil lemonade, homemade lemonade, summer drink, basil lemonade, non-alcoholic drink, refreshing strawberry beverage