Ingredients
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1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled)
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1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
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1/3 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
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3 cups cold water
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8–10 fresh basil leaves
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Ice cubes
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Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
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In a blender, add strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
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Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer (optional for smoother texture).
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In a pitcher, combine the strawberry mixture with lemon juice.
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Add remaining water and stir well.
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Lightly crush basil leaves and add them to the pitcher.
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Let the drink sit for 5–10 minutes to infuse flavor.
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Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and basil leaves.
Notes
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Adjust sugar depending on sweetness preference.
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Chill before serving for best flavor.
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For stronger basil flavor, let it infuse longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg