Strawberry-Basil Lemonade Spritz

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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A refreshing, lightly sparkling lemonade infused with fresh strawberries and basil leaves, perfect for a crowd-pleasing summer drink. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together fresh strawberries, fresh basil leaves, 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: 10 min Serves 6 American cuisine 90 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup, hulled and quartered fresh strawberries
10 leaves plus extra for garnish fresh basil leaves
1 cup, freshly squeezed (about 5 lemons) lemon juice
3/4 cup (equal parts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves) simple syrup
3 cups chilled sparkling water
2 cups ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a blender, combine 1 cup hulled and quartered fresh strawberries with 10 fresh basil leaves and 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice. Blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth.
Step 2: Pour the strawberry-basil lemon mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract as much juice as possible. Discard solids.
Step 3: Stir in 3/4 cup simple syrup into the strained juice until fully incorporated.
Step 4: Add 3 cups chilled sparkling water and 2 cups ice cubes to the pitcher, stirring gently to combine without losing bubbles.
Step 5: Serve immediately in glasses garnished with extra basil leaves and sliced strawberries for a bright, herbaceous finish.