Indulge in a refreshing twist with our recipe for a guilt-free Berry Basil Lemonade Mocktail, combining the vibrant flavors of ripe berries, fragrant basil, and zesty lemon for a delightful and nutritious sip.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- ice cubes
- fresh basil leaves and lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the strawberries, blueberries, torn basil leaves, and 1/4 cup of cold water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the berry mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp. You can press gently
with the back of a spoon to extract more juice.
- In the same pitcher, add freshly squeezed lemon juice, granulated sugar, and the remaining 3 3/4 cups of cold water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the berry basil lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh basil and a slice of lemon if desired.
- Stir gently before serving to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Enjoy your refreshing berry basil lemonade mocktail!
