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Homemade Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Homemade Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Homemade strawberry basil lemonade is a delicious and refreshing drink made from fresh strawberries, fragrant basil leaves, and tangy lemon juice. It’s a perfect blend of sweet, tart, and herbal flavors that will surely tickle your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves finely chopped
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
- Strawberries sliced for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, add the strawberries and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved completely. Remove from heat and let the simple syrup cool.
- In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry puree, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and chopped basil leaves.
- Pour in the cooled simple syrup and stir well to combine.
- Fill the pitcher with ice cubes and give it a gentle stir.
- Serve the homemade strawberry basil lemonade over ice, garnished with fresh basil leaves and sliced strawberries if desired.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 243kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 64g (21%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 246mg (7%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 57g (63%)Vitamin A: 174IU (3%)Vitamin C: 90mg (109%)Calcium: 28mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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