Strawberry Basil Lemonade
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Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Description
This recipe uses ripe strawberries and fresh basil leaves blended together with granulated sugar to form a fine puree, which is then combined with fresh lemon juice. The mixture is poured over ice in glasses garnished with lemon slices, basil leaves, and strawberry slices, and finished with sparkling water for effervescence. The drink balances sweetness, acidity, and herbal freshness.
The bits of strawberry and basil in the puree provide texture and visual appeal, although the recipe suggests you can strain the mixture for a clearer drink if preferred. The sparkling water adds light fizz, enhancing the lemonade’s refreshing quality, ideal for warm days or casual gatherings.
Garnishes not only decorate but also complement the drink’s flavors, highlighting its strawberry and citrus components. Serving chilled with ice preserves the crisp, cool mouthfeel characteristic of a well-made lemonade.
Ingredients
- 12 (200g) strawberry fresh
- 10 (5g) basil fresh leaves
- ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 4-5 tablespoon granulated sugar white
- 200 ml sparkling water
- ice cubes
GARNISH
- 3-4 basil fresh leaves
- ½ lemon sliced
- 2-3 strawberries sliced
Instructions
- To a blender or mini food processor add de-stemmed strawberries, basil leaves and sugar. Blend till very fine and there are no big chunks of strawberries.
- Take 2 glasses and put some ice cubes. Add a slice of lemon, 1-2 leaves of basil and 2 slices of strawberry in each glass.
- Divide the strawberry basil puree and lemon juice equally. Then top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with a sliced lemon, halved strawberry and a small stem of fresh basil. Serve cold!
Notes
- For a smoother, pulp-free lemonade, strain the strawberry and basil puree after blending.
- Blend the strawberries and basil finely to avoid chunks getting stuck in straws when drinking.
- Serve chilled with ice and garnish with fresh lemon slices, basil leaves, and strawberry slices for added flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 149IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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