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Strawberry Basil Lemonade Pitcher

Strawberry Basil Lemonade Pitcher: Your Perfect Summer Sip

Enjoy a refreshing Strawberry Basil Lemonade Pitcher, a vibrant summer drink that’s gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and low-calorie.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 30
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lemonade
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries husked and blended
  • 1 cups fresh basil leaves bright green
  • 4-5 whole fresh lemons juiced
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar can substitute with honey or stevia
  • 4 cups cold water adjust to taste
  • optional sparkling water for serving
For Garnish
  • as needed fresh strawberry slices for garnish
  • as needed basil sprigs for garnish

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Large Pitcher
  • long spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Hull 2 cups of fresh strawberries and place them into a blender. Add a handful of fresh basil leaves, then blend on high until smooth.
  2. In a large pitcher, pour in the strawberry-basil puree. Squeeze the juice of 4-5 lemons into the pitcher. Add ½ cup of sugar and stir until dissolved.
  3. Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher, adjusting sweetness and dilution as preferred. Stir gently to mix thoroughly.
  4. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice.
  5. Pour into glasses filled with ice and garnish each with fresh strawberry slices and basil sprigs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 8gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Let the lemonade sit in the fridge for enhanced flavor. Use fresh ingredients for the best results.

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