Description
A refreshing drink made with fresh strawberries, basil, and lemon juice, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Lemon slices and basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the strawberries, basil, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove any pulp.
- Stir in the honey or maple syrup until well combined.
- Add the cold water and mix well.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- This drink can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more honey or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg