Strawberry Basil Lemonade – Fresh and Easy Recipes for Summer
A refreshing and fruity homemade drink that's perfect for summer days, using simple ingredients and packed with flavor.
Servings: 6 glasses
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 6 cups water, divided
- 1 heaping cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 5–6 fresh basil leaves
- Ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of water with the sugar. Stir until sugar has dissolved to create a simple syrup, then remove from heat.
- In a blender, combine strawberries, basil leaves, and the simple syrup. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp and basil solids.
- Add fresh lemon juice and the remaining 5 cups of water into the pitcher and stir well.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh strawberry slices or basil leaves if desired.