Strawberry Basil Lemonade
This Strawberry Basil Lemonade is the icy refreshing treat you need this summer!
I’m actually not a big lemonade fan but this recipe is a huge exception. I just love it. It’s so refreshing and the basil and strawberry just adds an element of fun that you’ll never get with regular lemonade. Again, I’m always trying to find ways to use up the herbs from my Aerogarden and this was another great one to add to my rotation!
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Strawberry Basil Lemonade Ingredients
- Lemon juice
- Frozen Strawberries or fresh
- Fresh basil
- Sugar
- Water
How to make it
Start by making the simple syrup. Add equal parts sugar and water to a sauce pan and heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to gently boil. Turn off heat.
Next, place the frozen strawberries, lemon juice and water in a blender and blend until liquified.
Use a mesh colander (affiliate link) to strain out the strawberry pulp.
Next add the simple syrup. Start with the recommended 1/3 cup and then adjust to taste once you’ve muddled the basil and allowed it to sit.
Add the mixture to a pitcher with an infuser (affiliate link). Place the basil in the infuser and muddle it by pressing on the basil with the end of a spoon.
Allow this to sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the basil to infuse into the lemonade.
Serve over ice!
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PrintStrawberry Basil Lemonade
This is such a refreshing drink. It's tart, fruit, a little sweet and the basil just adds another delicious dimension of flavor!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Simple syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Lemonade
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cups frozen strawberries
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup packed fresh basil
Instructions
- In a sauce pan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Cook until sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble gently. Turn off the heat.
- In a blender, combine strawberries, lemon juice and water. Blend until liquified.
- Use a mesh colander to strain out the strawberry pulp. Be sure to use the back of a spoon to gently stir and encourage as much lemonade as possible gets strained through.
- Start by adding 2/3 cup of the simple syrup. Stir and add to your pitcher.
- Place the infuser in the pitcher, add the basil and muddle it by pressing down on it repeatedly with the end of a thick wooden spoon. Allow this to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. Taste and add more simple syrup to taste before serving.
- Serve over ice with extra basil, frozen strawberries and lemon slices.
