Strawberry and Basil Infused Lemonade

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A refreshing homemade lemonade infused with fresh strawberries and basil leaves to celebrate summer gatherings. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together fresh strawberries, fresh basil leaves, fresh lemon juice 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 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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: 15 min Serves 6 American cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a blender, combine 1 cup fresh strawberries and 1 cup water; blend for 30 seconds until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Pour the strawberry puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove seeds, pressing with a spoon to extract all juice.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup fresh lemon juice, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, remaining 4 cups water, and 10 fresh basil leaves to the pitcher. Stir thoroughly until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Step 4: Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour to allow the basil to infuse and flavors to meld.
  5. Step 5: Before serving, fill glasses with 1/2 cup ice cubes and pour the strawberry basil lemonade over the ice.
  6. Step 6: Garnish each glass with a basil leaf and a sliced strawberry if desired.

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