Strawberry Basil Limeade Recipe
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5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Resting Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
213 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Strawberry Basil Limeade Recipe
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This Honey-Sweetened Strawberry Basil Limeade is a great drink that you can make during the hot days of summer. It is refreshing and refined sugar-free made with flavoring freshly squeezed limes with chunky strawberries and basil.
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Ingredients
To Make the Honey-Sweetened Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup water
For the Limeade:
- 10-12 medium size fresh limes plus 1 more as garnish you need 1 cup of lime juice
- 1 cup strawberries sliced – plus more as garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped - plus more as garnish
- ice
- 6 cups water
Instructions
To make the honey-sweetened simple syrup:
- Place honey and water in a small saucepan. Cook until honey is completely dissolved. Set aside and let it cool.
- Zest 3 limes and place the zest in the saucepan with the dissolved honey.
To make the limeade:
- Squeeze the juices of the limes. You should have at least one cup of lime juice.
- Place the honey mixture and lime juice in a pitcher. Add in sliced strawberries and chopped basil.
- Add in 6 cups of cold water and give it a good stir. Place it in the fridge to cool for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, pour limeade into glasses filled with ice and garnish with chunks of strawberries fresh basil leaves, and a slice of a lime.
Notes
- You can make this basil limeade a day in advance. As a matter of fact, I recommend doing so. The time spent resting in the fridge brings everything together and makes the most delicious summer drink. Simply follow the recipe as written and give it a good shake before serving.
- Storage: If you are planning to serve it on the next day I recommend placing it in a bottle with a lid so that it will stay fresh. This way, it should stay fresh up to 3 days.
- If you are planning to serve it on the next day I recommend placing it in a bottle with a lid so that it will stay fresh. This way, it should stay fresh up to 3 days.
- Make ahead instructions: You can make this basil limeade a day in advance. As a matter of fact, I recommend doing so. The time spent resting in the fridge brings everything together and makes the most delicious summer drink. Simply follow the recipe as written and give it a good shake before serving.
- Storage: If you are planning to serve it on the next day I recommend placing it in a bottle with a lid so that it will stay fresh. This way, it should stay fresh up to 3 days.
- Got any questions about the honey syrup? Be sure to check out my Homemade Honey Simple Syrup recipe to get all your questions answered.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
18mg
(1%)
Potassium
180mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
49g
(98%)
Vitamin A
109IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 49g | 98% |
| Vitamin A | 109IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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