You don’t need tons of sugar to make a drink that screams summer. Sometimes, all it takes is ripe, seasonal fruits to captures the sweetness of the season. A few good strawberries and fresh basil make for an unbeatable pair and will quench even the strongest thirst. Here is our recipe, you’ve got to try it out.
Our Fizzy Strawberry Basil Lemonade: An Effortless Concoction
Strawberries are in season! So head to the store or farmer’s market and grab some plump, juicy berries before they lose their flavor. Strawberries are great when fresh, in a jam, blended, or baked. Today, we are keeping it simple and adding them to down to earth with our strawberry basil lemonade.
But, rather than stirring this lemonade, you’ll blend it. Begin by washing, hulling, and chopping two cups of strawberries. Once ready, add them to a blender with a few basil leaves and the juice of half a lemon, or puree them with an immersion blender. If you lightly crush the basil leaves beforehand, they will release more aroma and add an herbaceous scent to your drink. If you can’t do without something sweet, add a dash of agave syrup.
Now comes the crucial step: Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve so you don’t have any seeds or fibers in your glass later. Top the mixture with cold sparkling water and stir. If you like it more intense, use less water and more puree. Garnish with a basil leaf and ice cubes. Your summer refreshment is ready to be sipped on!
Bubbly, sweet, tart, and refreshing, is how this strawberry basil lemonade is best described. It is perfect for days when the sun is shining a little too brightly or the promised rain stays away. Drinking enough is important, and with this drink, it’s child’s play!
Want more refreshing summer drinks with an adult twist? Then we have you covered! Check out our watermelon spritz, green margarita, strawberry gin fizz recipes which will add a refreshing and boozey twist to your day.
Fizzy Strawberry-Basil Lemonade
Ingredients
- 2 cup ripe strawberries
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- ½ organic lemon
- 3 cups sparkling water
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then roughly chop them. Crush the basil leaves by hand.
- Add strawberries, basil, lemon juice, and basil leaves to a blender or finely puree everything with an immersion blender.
- Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds and fibers. Top with cold sparkling water and stir well.
- Serve the lemonade with ice cubes and garnish with a few basil leaves.