Description
A refreshing, sugar-free strawberry basil lemonade that blends fresh strawberries, basil, and lemon juice for a bright, herbaceous drink ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 4 medium lemons, juiced (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 cups cold water
- Sweetener to taste (stevia drops, erythritol, or monk fruit)
- Sparkling water (optional, for fizz)
- Ice cubes
- Extra basil sprigs and strawberry slices for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries. If large, chop them in half to help them blend evenly.
- Add strawberries, basil leaves, and 1/4 cup of water to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth.
- Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing on solids to extract juice. Discard pulp (optional: skip straining for texture).
- Combine the strained strawberry-basil puree, fresh lemon juice, and remaining water in the pitcher.
- Add sweetener to taste, starting with a small amount, and stir well. Adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
- Fill glasses with ice, pour the lemonade over the ice, and top with sparkling water if desired.
- Garnish with a basil sprig and strawberry slice. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for natural sweetness. Do not over-blend basil to avoid bitterness. Chill ingredients beforehand for a colder drink. A pinch of salt can enhance flavor. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
Keywords: sugar-free, strawberry basil lemonade, healthy drinks, keto lemonade, summer drinks, no sugar added, refreshing beverages, vegan drinks