With sweet and bright flavors, this Strawberry Basil Lemonade is cool, refreshing and beautiful.
Stephanie, the girl behind Dessert Before Dinner has made some of the most exceptional dishes. I am particularly interested in making these Ebelskiver!
I could get lost, scrolling through Stephanie's blog. It is enticing and delightful. Needless to say, I was thrilled to have been assigned her site for this month's Secret Recipe Club.
With the temperatures heating up, I was drawn to this refreshing Strawberry Basil Lemonade. It is a beautiful concoction that boasts of earthy influences and subtle sweet notes- a perfect treat after working in the garden.
SRC - Strawberry Basil Lemonade
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
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- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tray of ice
- 2 Basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons of simple syrup
- Fresh Strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, crush ice with water, lemon juice and simple syrup.
- Pour into a glass and garnish with extra basil leaves and strawberries.
- Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Stephanie says
So happy to hear you enjoyed this drink. It is very refreshing in the summer time and perfect if you have too much basil in your garden. Wonderful SRC post and thank you for the kind words.
Comedy Plus says
Gosh Tammy, that's a new twist indeed. I would have never thought of using basil in lemonade. Awesome.
Have a terrific day. My best to you, your mom and your brother too. 🙂
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
i love fancy lemonades! this sound great.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
I never would have thought to put basil in lemonade, but basil and lemon go so well together, so why not!
Ginny Hartzler says
The presentation is so beautiful! And it is easy. I think I will try it!
Sandra Czosek says
What a pretty lemonade!
Vicki Bensinger says
I love this lemonade. It sounds so refreshing and simple to prepare. Beautiful photo too!
Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says
Hi Tammy,
You and I are on the same wave length this week. My post is all about May being National Strawberry Month. So this delicious drink is perfect for now and for anytime in the summer. It looks so tasty and inviting. Love lemonade and this one so different mixed with the basil. Never would have thought about that...Thanks for posting and sharing this one. Your photo looks lovely as well. You are extremely talented in so many ways...Have a blessed week ahead.
Hugs xx Dottie 🙂
Sheila @ Life, Love, and Good Food says
What a lovely presentation for a simple drink...definitely looks like a delicious way to treat yourself on a hot day!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
What a lovely lemonade! Beautiful presentation too.
Chandra@The Plaid & Paisley Kitchen says
This sounds like a fantastic drink for the summer!
Big Daddy Dave says
Tammy, Basil in lemonade!? What a concept! Love lemonade and this is a new twist on one of my favorite beverages... Thanks and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Marye says
This sounds so good! Perfect to have a pitcher on the porch and just sit and sip and watch the world go by!
speedy70 says
Mai abbinato il basilico con le fragole... da provare, grazie cara!!!
AnnMarie says
Really want to try this! I was surprised when I read the recipe that the strawberries and basil are not in the lemonade, just served on the side....interesting!
Rhonda Adkins says
Okay, so I'm the jerk who got you this month and did not post on time! I am so, so sorry. It'll be posted next Monday with Group D. I'm a loser who can't count her Mondays (I had it in my head that I needed to post next monday). I loved your blog and I hope that when you eventually see what I posted you'll forgive me just a tiny bit.
I love basil in lemonade (and limeades too). This would be so refreshing, do the two basil leaves get blended with the ice, lemon juice and simple syrup? I bet this would be delish with some vodka in it also 😉
Margaret says
That is so colorful and beautiful. I bet it was very refreshing!!
Marla says
Sounds so refreshing - perfect for summertime when you need something to soothe your thirst. Adding the basil is a great idea. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted Have a healthy happy blessed Memorial Day weekend.
Julie says
Beautiful and delicious. Just says summer. Visitng from SR C.
Kirstin says
WOw! yummy and fresh.