Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and halved
- 8 fresh basil leaves plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 4 to 5 lemons
- 3 cups cold water
- Ice
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the strawberries, basil leaves, sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer 6 to 8 minutes, mashing the strawberries as they soften, until the mixture turns syrupy and coats the back of a spoon.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing on the solids, then discard what's left in the sieve.
- Stir in the lemon juice and the 3 cups cold water.
- Taste and adjust with a little more sugar if needed, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Chill the lemonade in the fridge at least 20 minutes, or serve right away over plenty of ice.
- Fill four mason jar glasses with ice, pour the lemonade over, and garnish each with a lemon slice and a basil leaf.
Good to Know
The strained syrup keeps 4 days in the fridge on its own, so you can mix lemonade fresh by the glass all week.