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Chloe’s Amazing Strawberry Basil Lemonade

Strawberry Basil Lemonade
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Enjoy a refreshing twist on classic lemonade with this Strawberry Basil Lemonade recipe. It’s a perfect balance of sweet strawberries, aromatic basil, and zesty lemon, ideal for a warm summer day.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4-5 lemons)
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  2. In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries, basil leaves, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Blend until smooth.
  3. Strain the strawberry-basil mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
  4. Add the cooled simple syrup and fresh lemon juice to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
  5. Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Serve the Strawberry Basil Lemonade over ice. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and strawberry slices, if desired.

Notes

  • For a less sweet lemonade, reduce the amount of sugar in the simple syrup.
  • Adjust the amount of basil to your preference; start with less and add more if you like a stronger herbaceous flavor.
  • If you don’t have a blender, you can muddle the strawberries and basil well before combining them with water and straining.

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