This strawberry basil lemonade recipe is a refreshing sweet treat that is perfect for any spring or summer day. #strawberrylemonade #summerdrinks #lemonade
1 ½cupschopped strawberriesabout 12 medium strawberries
¼cupbasilchopped
1cuplemon juicesqueezed from lemons
3 ½cupswaterdivided
1cupsugar
Instructions
Create a simple syrup by combining 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small pot and bring to a boil until sugar is dissolved. Turn off stove and allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
Add strawberries and basil to a food processor or blender and pulse until combined and mixture is smooth.
Strain strawberry and basil mixture into pitcher.
Add 2 ½ cups of cold water, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a pitcher. Stir until combined.