Strawberry Basil Lemonade
DifficultyEasy
Servings4 cups
Prep time10 minutes
Cook time
Total time10 minutes
A bubbly blend of strawberries, lemon, and basil — this sparkling lemonade is bright, refreshing, and just sweet enough. Perfect for sipping on the porch, weekend brunches, or backyard dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150g) Fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Honey or sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) Water
- 2 cups (480ml) Sparkling water
- Ice cubes, As needed
- Lemon slices , (for garnish)
- Extra basil leaves , (garnish)
Instructions
- 1
In a blender, combine the strawberries, basil, lemon juice, honey (or sugar), and water.
- 2
Blend until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp and basil bits.
- 3
Add the sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
- 4
Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour in the lemonade, and garnish with lemon slices and basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but add sparkling water just before serving for best fizz.
- Swap honey with agave or maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Make a batch ahead and chill the base without sparkling water; mix just before serving.
