Get ready for the drink of your summer... Strawberry Basil Lemonade!
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Why I Love This Recipe
Strawberry Basil Lemonade was basically the first drink recipe I ever post on WGC and it's been my most requested drink ever since. It's a refreshing blend of homemade lemonade that gets fresh strawberries and basil pureed into the mixture. Depending on who's enjoying this with me, I'll add a bit of vodka or just leave it non-alcoholic and add a splash of sparkling water and enjoy it over some ice. Either way, it's the best drink out there and you should probably be drinking this over the weekend. Preferably while grilling!!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Lemons – fresh lemon juice is best, but if you must use one that's pre-juiced this is my favorite brand
- Super Fine Sugar
- Warm Water
- Strawberries
- Fresh Basil
- Vodka – feel free to omit
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below
How to Make Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Step 1: Juice the lemons and transfer the juice into a large pitcher.
Step 2: Add the sugar and the water and stir to combine and dissolve the sugar. Let cool entirely.
Step 3: Add the strawberries and basil. Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture for about 20 seconds just until the mixture turns pink and the basil is finely chopped.
Step 4: Strain out any of the basil bits if you don't want them, they'll have already infused into the drink. Add alcohol if desired. Serve over crushed ice and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
Depending on who's enjoying this with me, I'll add a bit of vodka or just leave it non-alcoholic and add a splash of sparkling water and enjoy it over some ice.
FAQs
What is strawberry lemonade made of?
It's a simple fresh lemonade with fresh lemon juice, sugar, water and then strawberries to make it extra pink and a hint sweeter
What does strawberry lemonade taste like?
Heaven! It's a slightly sweeter lemonade with the addition of strawberries and it's pure magic.
So before the weekend hits, grab some lemons, strawberries and a handful of fresh basil and make some cocktails or mocktails! And if you're in need of some more summer inspired cocktails... we've got you covered!
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Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Ingredients
- 10 lemons, juiced, about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice
- ¾ cup super fine sugar
- 4 cups warm water
- 8-10 strawberries, tops removed
- ⅓ cup fresh basil
- ½ cup vodka optional
Instructions
- Juice the lemons and transfer the juice into a large pitcher.
- Add the sugar and the water and stir to combine and dissolve the sugar. Let cool entirely.
- Add the strawberries and basil.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture for about 20 seconds just until the mixture turns pink and the basil is finely chopped. Strain out any of the basil bits if you don't want them, they'll have already infused into the drink.
- Add alcohol if desired. Serve over crushed ice and enjoy!
Notes
- Depending on who's enjoying this with me, I'll add a bit of vodka or just leave it non-alcoholic and add a splash of sparkling water and enjoy it over some ice.
Love your recipes - may use this for upcoming party.
This looks so delicious! I love gin, it's my favourite spirit. I can just imagine how well all the flavours would blend together in this! By the way, where did you get those gorgeous straws? They are so cute! I've got striped and polka dot ones but I'd love to buy the floral for summertime (which, by the way, is about six months away for us in Australia now! Sob! Winter in two days)
The straws my mom got for me on etsy! she doesn't remember where - but she just searched "cute straws!"
This is exactly what I need to be drinking right now. With the vodka, of course.
This sounds so refreshing! And I hope you're having a blast and doing it up right while you're in Tuscon!
Yes! I need this in my life. I am a huge fan of strawberry lemonade and have been for years, why I never thought to put basil in it is beyond me. I need to try this ASAP. And I'm sure Kellan will love it too. I'll just leave the gin out 😉
Is a glug a finger? 'cause that's how I measure. And it'd be a three-finger pour in my book. But, yeah, I'm all over this lemonade. It's going to be a summer favorite, I know it.
That looks just about perfect for this weekend. Love the straws!
I'll take mine with gin, please. Have fun in Tucson this weekend!
Ohhhhhh yes!!!
I love it, I love it, I love it!!!!
this looks so refreshing and PERFECT for memorial day weekend!! cheers, girl!
Looks so amazing! Can't wait to make it this summmmmer!
This sounds so refreshing, Gaby! It's exactly the thing I want to be drinking on my bday this weekend 🙂
Perfect! I'll take a double.
This looks refreshing! I can imagine myself sitting in the sun enjoying. I have strawberries and basil growing in my backyard right now, so looks like this recipes will be making an appearance at least once this summer.