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Strawberry Basil Lemonade

This is a tart, sweet, and aromatic little number. It is super refreshing, and is an excellent drink to go alongside a meal - basil is not only a tasty culinary herb, but also a medicinal, and can help ease digestion. You can make this with a splash of vodka or gin if that's the vibe you're going for, otherwise, this drink is entirely family friendly and is an absolutely beautiful colour to boot.

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

  • 7 fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
  • 7-10 fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 Tbsp honey or simple syrup add an extra 1-2 Tbsp if you want it sweet
  • sparkling water
  • ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Muddle the strawberries, basil, lemon juice, honey/simple syrup, and several ice cubes in a cocktail shaker or mason jar. Sample, and add more sweetener if needed (if using 1 Tbsp, it will still be quite tart).

  2. Strain into two glasses and top off with sparkling water, and ice cubes if desired. Garnish with a strawberry and basil leaf.

Recipe Notes

If you'd prefer, you can also use still water instead of sparkling. I think it would be an excellent picnic drink, so you could also triple the recipe and make a big pitcher.

Also - if you've missed out on the last of the strawberries for the season, never fear! This would be absolutely delicious with blueberries, and their season is just around the corner.