High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with summer flavor, this strawberry basil lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you want to sit on a porch and do absolutely nothing productive. Real strawberries, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and fragrant basil leaves come together in a way that feels genuinely special without requiring much effort at all. The sweetener here is honey, not the corn syrup that sneaks into so many store-bought lemonades and flavored drink mixes — so you get natural sweetness that actually complements the fruit instead of overwhelming it. Blending the strawberries and basil together before straining creates a silky, jewel-toned base that looks stunning poured over ice. A quick honey simple syrup keeps everything balanced, and you can always adjust the sweetness to your own taste before serving. Garnish with a sprig of basil and a lemon slice and it looks like something from a café menu — no artificial anything required.
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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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