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Make this easy strawberry basil lemonade for a refreshing garden party or tea party drink. A beautiful and simple summer recipe for entertaining.

Strawberry Basil Lemonade

Course Drinks
Keyword basil, lemonade, strawberry
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 8 –10 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup simple syrup see notes
  • 3 cups cold water
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water. Heat until sugar dissolves, then let cool.
  2. In a bowl or pitcher, gently mash strawberries and basil to release juices and flavor.
  3. Add lemon juice, simple syrup, and cold water to the pitcher. Stir well.
  4. Add ice and serve cold. Garnish with fresh strawberries and basil if desired.

Recipe Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor
Don’t over-muddle basil (can become bitter)
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup
Try sparkling water for a fizzy version