Beef Free Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Fresh strawberries, bright lemon juice, and fragrant basil come together in a drink that feels like summer in a glass. The honey simple syrup adds a gentle, floral sweetness that plays beautifully against the tartness of the lemons and the herby lift of the basil. Blending the strawberries and basil together before straining means every sip is silky smooth with no chunky bits to deal with. This is the kind of refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink that works just as well at a backyard cookout as it does on a quiet afternoon on the porch. It's naturally plant-based from start to finish, so anyone at the table can enjoy it without a second thought. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil and a lemon slice and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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4 servings
For the honey simple syrup
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
For the lemonade
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5–6 lemons)
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh basil sprigs, for serving (optional)
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes until no longer warm to the touch.
- 2
Add the strawberries, basil leaves, and cooled honey syrup to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
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