67 Fresh Strawberries Cooler Recipe
Housemade lemonade, Sierra Mist & fresh basil.
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Ingredients
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Lemonade
Strawberry Mixture
Final Assembly
Method
Lemonade Preparation
- 1
Juice the Lemons
Juice the fresh lemons until you have about 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
- 2
Mix Lemonade
In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice, granulated sugar, and 4 cups of water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Adjust Sweetness
Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if needed.
Strawberry Mixture Preparation
- 4
Prepare Strawberries
Wash the fresh strawberries thoroughly and remove the stems. Cut them in half or quarters depending on size.
- 5
Macerate Strawberries
In a bowl, toss the strawberries with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Let sit for about 10 minutes to allow the strawberries to macerate and release their juices.
- 6
Add Basil
Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the strawberry mixture, stirring gently to combine.
Final Assembly
- 7
Combine Mixtures
In a large serving pitcher, combine the prepared lemonade and the macerated strawberry-basil mixture.
- 8
Add Sierra Mist
Add 2 cups of Sierra Mist to the pitcher for a fizzy kick.
- 9
Serve Chilled
Serve over ice cubes in tall glasses and garnish with additional basil leaves if desired.