Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries (or mixed berries)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water (or sparkling water for a fizzy version)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and berries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and hull strawberries. Juice lemons and rinse basil and mint leaves.
- Make the Berry Lemonade Base: Blend strawberries and lemon juice until smooth. Strain if desired and pour into a pitcher.
- Infuse with Basil and Mint: Lightly crush basil and mint leaves, add to pitcher with sugar, and stir until dissolved. Let steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Assemble and Serve: Add cold water (or sparkling water) to the pitcher. Stir, adjust sweetness, and serve over ice with garnishes.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness to taste with sugar or honey.
- Chill before serving to enhance flavors.
- Try different berries like blueberries or raspberries for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan (if using sugar alternatives)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg