Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Recipe
Imagine lounging in your garden, the sun shining while you sip on fresh lemonade. Make that experience even more special by making it homemade fresh strawberry basil lemonade. Try this fresh-from-your-garden twist on a summertime favorite. Add fresh strawberries and basil to your lemonade recipe for a sweet and refreshing drink.
Instructions
Basil Simple Syrup
- Mash the basil leaves slightly to bruise them, bringing out their flavor.
- Combine the basil, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. While bringing to a boil, stir the mixture constantly until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the stovetop and let it cool.
- Once cooled, strain the mixture to remove any large leaves. Set aside.
Strawberry Basil Lemonade
- Pour 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice into a pitcher. Combine the strawberries and sugar in a medium-sized bowl and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Put the strawberry and sugar mixture into a blender and blend until it reaches a smooth consistency. Strain the mixture to remove any strawberry seeds.
- Add the strawberry mixture to the pitcher with lemon juice and continue stirring while adding the basil simple syrup and 7 cups of water. Add ice to fill the pitcher to a chill.
- When serving, pour the lemonade into the glass and add freshly sliced strawberries. Garnish with a couple of fresh basil leaves.
- Sit back, relax, and enjoy the fresh-from-the-garden refreshment!
Ingredients
Basil Simple Syrup
- 1 cup of basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of water
Strawberry Basil Lemonade
- Basil syrup
- 2 cups of strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 7 cups of water
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
