Frozen Herb-Infused Lemonade with Mint and Basil

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A revitalizing frozen lemonade blended with fresh mint and basil leaves, delivering a bright and herbal twist to a classic summer drink. This recipe (vegetarian, vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, brings together fresh lemon juice, water, and granulated sugar for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 Cocktails cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a blender, combine 1 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 cups water, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 15 fresh mint leaves, and 10 fresh basil leaves.
  2. Step 2: Blend on high speed for 30 seconds until the herbs are finely chopped and the sugar has dissolved.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 cups of ice cubes to the blender and pulse 5-7 times until the mixture reaches a slushy, frozen consistency.
  4. Step 4: Pour the frozen lemonade into glasses and garnish each with a sprig of mint or basil, serving immediately.

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