There is nothing like fresh Strawberry Lemonade. If you are craving something cold and refreshing, this is it! Adding strawberries and basil to Classic Lemonade takes it over the top.
Strawberry Basil Lemonade makes for a great party drink. If you have a bunch of lemons or are a lemonade purist, start with homemade lemonade. For a larger crowd, there’s no shame in pulling a can of store-bought lemonade out of the freezer. I’ve included instructions for both.
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Strawberry Lemonade:
My favorite drink to order in restaurants is strawberry lemonade, but homemade is even better; free refills and you know exactly what goes into it! Making your own lemonade is easier than you think. If you already have lemonade on hand, making this restaurant quality drink is a breeze!
- 1 recipe for homemade lemonade* (10 cups)
- Fresh Strawberries
- Small handful of basil, optional
- Lemon Slices for garnish
- Ice as needed
*If using 1 (12 oz) can frozen Lemonade, prepare according to package instructions on the can: 1 can of concentrate mixed with 4 1/3 cans of water.
How to Make Strawberry Basil Lemonade:
- Pour lemonade into a pitcher. Hull and halve strawberries.
- Place strawberries and basil into a good blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Stir strawberry basil mixture into lemonade.
For ice cold lemonade, serve over glasses filed with ice and garnish with lemon slices.
Tips for the Best Strawberry Lemonade:
We’ve all been there, you’re desperately thirsty and want to gulp down that strawberry lemonade but there’s a strawberry lodged in the straw. If you are going to be drinking through a straw, or using a drink dispenser that tends to clog up, you will want to:
- Blend your strawberries really well
- Add ice to the glasses (not the pitcher) so you don’t dilute your lemonade
Can I use Frozen Strawberries?
You can still enjoy strawberry lemonade in winter by substituting with frozen strawberries. Frozen strawberries in sugar will also work but keep in mind the syrup is very sweet so you may need to add more water to your finished lemonade.
You can also experiment with different berries like blackberries, raspberries or even make Cherry Lemonade!
More Refreshing Drink Recipes:
Try these thirst quenching awesome Summer drinks. We’re particularly smitten with the fizzy bubbly drinks, which are always crowd pleasers!
Strawberry Lemonade Recipe (Restaurant Style)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Fresh homemade Strawberry Lemonade will satisfy the craving for something cold and refreshing. Adding strawberries and basil to classic lemonade is brilliant!
Skill Level:
Easy
Cost to Make:
$5
Keyword:
strawberry lemonade
Calories: 137 kcal
Servings: 10 people
10
cups
lemonade
(or 12 oz can frozen lemonade*)
1
lb
strawberries
hulled, and halved
1
lemon
sliced for garnish
1/4
cup
fresh basil
(a small handful, lightly packed) optional
Ice
as needed
Pour lemonade into a pitcher. Wash 1 lb of strawberries. Remove stems and cut them in half.
Blend strawberries in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Stir strawberry mixture and lemon slices into the lemonade and serve over glasses filled with ice.
*If using 1 (12 oz) can frozen Lemonade, prepare according to package instructions on the can: 1 can of concentrate mixed with 4 1/3 cans of water.
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Lemonade Recipe (Restaurant Style)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
2%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Sodium 16mg
1%
Potassium 84mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates 34g
11%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 30g
Protein 1g
2%
Vitamin A
0.7%
Vitamin C
39.4%
Calcium
1.1%
Iron
1.5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
If you make this recipe, I’d love to see pics of your creations on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter! Hashtag them #natashaskitchen
This strawberry basil lemonade recipe was first published in 2012 and here is the original photo. We updated the photos and added instructions for using fresh or frozen lemonade.
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