Strawberry Basil Lemonade for Parties (Printable)

A vibrant lemonade blending strawberries and basil for summer enjoyment.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit & Herbs

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
03 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)

→ Sweetener

04 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or honey/agave for vegan/variation)

→ Water

05 - 5 cups cold water
06 - 1 cup ice cubes, plus more for serving

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - Strawberry slices
08 - Lemon slices
09 - Fresh basil sprigs

# How-To:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and sugar. Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar dissolves to make a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
02 - In a blender, combine strawberries, basil leaves, and the cooled simple syrup. Blend until smooth.
03 - Strain the strawberry-basil mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing to extract as much juice as possible.
04 - Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and 4 cups cold water to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
05 - Add ice cubes and stir again. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon to preference.
06 - Serve in glasses filled with additional ice, and garnish with strawberry slices, lemon slices, and basil sprigs as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This lemonade is so refreshing that it might just become your go-to summer drink.
  • With its bright colors and unique flavor, it’s an instant crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
02 -
  • When making the syrup, ensure the sugar is fully dissolved to avoid graininess in your lemonade.
  • If you prefer a sparkling twist, use half soda water and half cold water for extra fizz.
03 -
  • Fresh ingredients make all the difference in flavor.
  • Don’t skip the straining step unless you prefer a chunkier texture.
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