Vegetarian 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 off the tartness of the lemons and the herbal punch of the basil — it's a step above anything you'd pour from a store-bought bottle. Blending the strawberries and basil together before straining gives you a silky, jewel-toned base with serious depth of flavor. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess — just fresh, whole produce doing exactly what it's supposed to do. It's elegant enough to serve at a backyard gathering but easy enough to throw together on a quiet afternoon. Pile the glasses high with ice, tuck in a sprig of basil, and watch it disappear fast.
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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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