Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8–10 Fresh basil leaves, torn from stems
- 1 cup Lemonade, homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup Sparkling water or club soda
- 1–2 tablespoons Honey or simple syrup, optional
- Ice cubes, as needed
- Lemon slices and strawberries for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Wash and Prepare Ingredients: Rinse and hull the strawberries. Tear the basil leaves from their stems and slice a lemon for garnishing.
- Muddle the Strawberries and Basil: In a mixing glass or pitcher, muddle the strawberries and basil leaves until the strawberries release their juices and the basil is fragrant.
- Add Lemonade and Sweetener: Pour in 1 cup of lemonade and add honey or simple syrup if desired, then stir gently to combine.
- Incorporate Sparkling Water: Slowly add in 1 cup of sparkling water or club soda, then fill the glass or pitcher with ice. Stir lightly to mix.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour into serving glasses, straining out any larger bits if desired, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh strawberries.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, add a splash of lime juice. Use freshly squeezed lemonade for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry lemonade, refreshing drink, summer beverage