Strawberry Basil Lemonade Recipe
Make Strawberry Basil Lemonade Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnishing Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Strawberry Basil Syrup
- 1
Make the Strawberry Basil Syrup
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of fresh strawberries, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the strawberries break down and the sugar dissolves, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Add Fresh Basil
Remove the saucepan from heat and add 1 cup of fresh basil leaves. Let the mixture steep for about 15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- 3
Strain the Syrup
After steeping, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher to remove the solids. Press down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
Mixing the Lemonade
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the strained strawberry basil syrup, 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 5
Add Ice
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade.
- 6
Taste and Adjust
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired, or diluting with more water to taste.
