Berry Basil Lemonade
A refreshing summer drink made with fresh berries, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic basil leaves. Perfectly sweet and tangy, this Berry Basil Lemonade is a delightful twist on classic lemonade.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins (plus chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Extra berries and basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the fresh berries, basil leaves, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
- Stir in the sugar until dissolved.
- Add the cold water and mix well.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors infuse.
- Serve over ice and garnish with additional berries and basil if desired.
Notes
- Use honey or agave syrup as a natural sweetener alternative.
- For a sparkling version, replace some water with soda water.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of your berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: berry lemonade, basil lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, vegan lemonade
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