Sweet strawberries, aromatic basil, and zesty lemon combine for a bright, refreshing beverage.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit & Herbs
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
03 - 1 lemon, sliced into thin wheels for garnish
→ Lemonade Base
04 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3 cups cold water
07 - 1 cup ice cubes
→ Optional
08 - 1/2 cup sparkling water for topping
09 - Fresh strawberries for garnish
# How To Make:
01 - Combine strawberries, basil leaves, lemon juice, and sugar in a blender. Blend until smooth.
02 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing gently with a spoon to remove seeds and pulp.
03 - Pour cold water into the pitcher and stir to combine thoroughly.
04 - Add ice cubes and lemon slices to the pitcher.
05 - Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding additional sugar or syrup as needed.
06 - Pour into glasses over extra ice and top with sparkling water for effervescence if desired.
07 - Garnish with fresh basil leaves and strawberry slices before serving.
