Description
A refreshing summer drink combining fresh strawberries, aromatic basil, and zesty lemonade with a bubbly twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar or honey
- 4 cups sparkling water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Muddle strawberries and basil in a pitcher until berries release juices.
- Combine sugar and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan. Heat until dissolved, then cool.
- Strain strawberry-basil mixture into a pitcher. Add lemon juice and cooled syrup.
- Pour in sparkling water and stir gently.
- Serve over ice with lemon slices and basil garnish.
Notes
- Adjust sugar based on strawberry sweetness
- Replace sugar with maple syrup for vegan option
- Prepare base mixture ahead; add sparkling water before serving
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg