Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Easily create this Strawberry Basil Lemonade with just 4 ingredients. With a refreshing basil twist, this will be your ultimate summer beverage.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Microplane grater (citrus zester)
- Blender
- Mesh Strainer
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp lemon zest
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (3-4 lemons)
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Combine sugar and lemon zest in a bowl, then rub the mixture between your fingertips to infuse the sugar with lemon flavour.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and let it sit for a few minutes to dissolve the sugar slightly.
- Transfer the sugar-lemon mixture, strawberries, basil, and water to a blender. Blend the ingredients until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Strain the mixture through a mesh strainer to remove small bits like pulp/seeds.
- Serve the lemonade over ice. Garnish each glass with fresh strawberries, basil leaves, and lemon slices.
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Notes
- Choose sweet-tasting ripe strawberries; the flavour of your lemonade will mainly rely on the strawberries you use.
- Adjust sugar to your taste or as needed to reach your desired sweetness.
- Strain through a mesh strainer if you desire a super smooth lemonade, free from any pulp or seeds.
- Include ice cubes just before serving to prevent watering down the drink. For an extra treat, chop frozen strawberries into bite-sized pieces and mix them into the lemonade with the ice cubes.