A refreshing and delicious drink perfect for summer, combining the sweetness of strawberries, the herbal flavor of basil, and the tanginess of lemons.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves loosely packed
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice approximately 2-3 lemons
- 1/2 cup sugar or to taste
- 3 cups cold water divided
Instructions
- In a blender, combine strawberries and basil leaves with 1/2 cup cold water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the strawberry basil mixture through a fine sieve to remove the solids.
- In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry basil juice with lemon juice, sugar, and the remaining 2 1/2 cups of cold water. Stir well until the sugar dissolves.
- Serve the lemonade over ice and garnish with extra basil leaves and strawberry slices if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 82mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg