Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Beat the summer heat with this refreshing Strawberry Basil Lemonade recipe. Freshly squeezed lemon juice combines with sweet strawberries and fragrant basil to create a delightful pink-hued drink. Optional vodka adds a fun kick for those looking to turn up the party vibes. A perfect beverage to sip on a sunny day, this lemonade is sure to become a favorite at your next gathering.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 10 lemons, juiced, approx 1 cup of lemon juice
- 3/4 cup super fine sugar
- 4 cups water
- 8-10 strawberries, hulled
- 1/3 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup vodka (optional)
Instructions
- Juice the lemons and transfer the juice into a large pitcher.
- Add the sugar and the water and stir to combine and dissolve the sugar. Let cool entirely.
- Add the strawberries and basil.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture for about 20 seconds just until the mixture turns pink and the basil is finely chopped. Strain out any of the basil bits if you don't want them, they'll have already infused into the drink.
- Add alcohol if desired. Serve over crushed ice and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 64 g
- Protein Content: 3 g
- Fat Content: 1 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1 g
- Sodium Content: 18 mg
- Fiber Content: 8 g
- Sugar Content: 45 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content: 0.34 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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