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Fresh Strawberry Basil Lemonade Large Batch Recipe Easy Perfect Summer Drink

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A refreshing and vibrant large batch lemonade featuring fresh strawberries and basil for a perfect summer drink with a herbal twist.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (from about 8–10 lemons)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 cups cold water (plain or sparkling)
  • Ice cubes, for serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse and hull 3 cups of fresh strawberries and slice them. Rinse 1/2 cup of fresh basil leaves gently.
  2. In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries and basil leaves. Blend until smooth, about 30-45 seconds.
  3. Juice approximately 8-10 lemons to get 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) of fresh lemon juice. Strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar with 1 cup water. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves completely, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry-basil puree, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir well.
  6. Add 5 more cups (1.2 liters) of cold water to the pitcher and stir to combine. Adjust sweetness or tartness if needed by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
  7. Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve chilled with ice cubes and garnish with extra basil leaves or sliced strawberries.

Notes

Muddle basil lightly before blending to release oils without bitterness. Use ripe strawberries for best flavor. Chill at least 1 hour for flavors to meld. For sparkling lemonade, add carbonated water just before serving. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained. Adjust sweetness to taste.

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Keywords: strawberry lemonade, basil lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, large batch lemonade, fresh lemonade, herbal lemonade

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