Strawberry Basil Lemonade

I don’t think there is anything better on a hot summer day than a cold glass of lemonade (well, maybe it’s on par with sweet tea). In fact, sometimes on a cold winter’s day when I feel like I need a taste of summer, I will pour myself a tall glass of lemonade as a reminder of those sunny days yet to come.

This Strawberry Basil Lemonade is a delicious variation on the classic recipe. It’s a refreshing drink that tickles your taste buds with the bright citrus flavor combined with the sweetness of the strawberries. The basil adds that unexpected wow factor that takes this drink over the top!

This Strawberry Basil Lemonade really hits the spot on a hot sunny day! Make it with raspberries or a berry blend if you prefer. Delicious and refreshing!

My lemonade recipe isn’t as sweet as you might expect it to be. There is some sugar in it as well as the natural sweetness from the strawberries, but I cut the sugar in half from my basic lemonade mixture. Feel free to add more if you prefer. Honey and/or maple syrup is another option.

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Strawberry Basil Lemonade

This Strawberry Basil Lemonade really hits the spot on a hot sunny day! Make it with raspberries or a berry blend if you prefer. Delicious and refreshing!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword beverage, blueberries, lemons

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 143 kcal

Ingredients

• 10 Lemons freshy squeezed
• 14 strawberries sliced
• Water
• 6 basil leaves chopped
• 1 cup sugar more if you would like it sweeter

Instructions

1. Muddle the basil with half of the strawberries. If you don't have a muddler, you can use a wooden kitchen mallet or even a wooden spoon. Add to your pitcher.

2. Reserve one lemon to slice for garnish. Squeeze the juice from the rest of the lemons and pour into the pitcher.

3. Heat 1 cup of water in a saucepan to boiling. Stir in the sugar until completely dissolved. Remove from heat.

4. Stir in the remaining strawberries, reserving some for garnish. Pour sugar and strawberry mixture into pitcher with lemon juice and muddled ingredients.

5. Add water to fill the pitcher and stir well. Pour into a glass of ice garnished with a slice of lemon and a strawberry.

Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Basil Lemonade

Amount Per Serving

Calories 143 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 3mg0%

Potassium 218mg6%

Carbohydrates 39g13%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 29g32%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 46IU1%

Vitamin C 84mg102%

Calcium 38mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

What’s your favorite summer beverage?