Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Lemonade recipe combining fresh strawberries, zesty lemonade, and optional basil for a delightful summer beverage that’s easy to prepare in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Strawberry Lemonade Ingredients
- 10 cups lemonade (or 12 oz can frozen lemonade, thawed)
- 1/2 lb strawberries (washed and hulled)
- 1 lemon (sliced for garnish)
- 6 fresh basil leaves (a small handful, lightly packed, optional)
- Ice (as needed to serve)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemonade: Pour the lemonade into a large pitcher. Set aside 4 strawberries to slice for garnish if desired, then cut the remaining strawberries in half.
- Blend Strawberries and Basil: In a blender or food processor, combine the halved strawberries and basil leaves (if using). Process until smooth to create a fresh strawberry-basil puree.
- Combine and Serve: Stir the strawberry puree, the remaining sliced strawberries, and lemon slices into the pitcher of lemonade. Serve immediately over glasses filled with ice for a cool, refreshing drink.
Notes
- For a sweeter lemonade, add a touch of honey or sugar when blending the strawberries.
- Basil is optional but adds a lovely aromatic flavor to the lemonade.
- If frozen lemonade is not available, freshly squeezed lemon juice with simple syrup can be used as a substitute.
- Adjust the amount of ice depending on how chilled you want the beverage.
- Strawberries can be substituted with raspberries or other berries for variation.
Find it online: https://dishcooks.com/strawberry-lemonade-recipe/
