Strawberry Basil Limeade Recipe
User Reviews
5
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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
Description
The Strawberry Basil Limeade Recipe starts with a honey-sweetened simple syrup made by dissolving honey in water and infusing it with lime zest for additional citrus aroma. Fresh lime juice is then combined with this syrup, sliced strawberries, chopped basil, and cold water. The mixture is refrigerated for at least two hours, allowing the flavors to meld and develop.
This limeade delivers a tart and slightly sweet flavor, complemented by the bright herbal notes of fresh basil and the fruity sweetness of strawberries. Serving it over ice ensures it remains cool and refreshing on warm days. Garnishing with extra basil leaves, strawberry chunks, and lime slices adds color and additional fresh flavor.
The notes recommend making the limeade a day ahead to improve flavor integration. Storing it in a sealed bottle maintains freshness for up to three days. Before serving, give the limeade a good shake to redistribute ingredients and flavor.
Ingredients
To Make the Honey-Sweetened Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup water
For the Limeade:
- 10-12 lime you need 1 cup of lime juice, medium size plus 1 more as garnish, fresh
- 1 cup strawberries sliced – plus more as garnish
- 1/4 cup basil chopped - plus more as garnish, fresh
- 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
- Make the limeade up to one day ahead and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld fully.
- Store in a closed bottle to keep fresh for up to three days.
- Shake or stir well before serving to mix settled ingredients.
- Refer to the homemade honey simple syrup recipe for guidance on making the syrup used here.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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