Rye Free Strawberry Basil Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

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 herbal lift of the basil. Blending the strawberries and straining them through a fine-mesh sieve gives the lemonade a silky, vibrant texture that looks as stunning as it tastes. Grain-based concerns are completely off the table here — every ingredient is naturally whole and clean, from the fresh fruit to the honey to the herbs. It's the kind of drink that impresses guests without requiring much effort at all, and the garnish of basil sprigs and lemon slices makes it look like something from a fancy café. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge, because it disappears fast.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the honey simple syrup

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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