Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or more, to taste)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 6–8 lemons)
- 6 cups water, plus more for adjusting sweetness
- Ice, for serving
- Fresh strawberries and basil sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries and basil thoroughly. Hull and roughly chop the strawberries. Combine in a blender.
- Add about 1 cup of water and blend until smooth to create a puree.
- Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
- Add sugar, lemon juice, and remaining 5 cups of water to the pitcher. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, and adjust sweetness or tartness to preference.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness based on personal preference.
- Let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for enhanced basil flavor.
- For a cocktail, consider adding vodka or gin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg