Pork 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 else. Fresh strawberries and fragrant basil get blended together with a honey simple syrup, then strained into a pitcher for a silky-smooth, naturally sweetened base. The honey adds a floral depth that plain sugar just can't match, and the basil brings an herby, aromatic twist that elevates this way beyond your average lemonade. Every single ingredient here is clean and plant-based, so there's nothing to second-guess — just pure, wholesome fruit and herbs doing their thing. Squeezing your own lemons makes a noticeable difference, and the fine-mesh straining step gives the final drink that gorgeous, jewel-toned clarity. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of basil on top 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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