Amazing Strawberry Basil Limeade 1-Hour Recipe
This refreshing strawberry basil limeade is the perfect summer drink. It’s a delightful blend of sweet strawberries, aromatic basil, and tart lime, offering a taste of the farmers market in every sip. Easy to make and wonderfully invigorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (from about 6-8 limes)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh strawberry slices and basil sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries and basil leaves. Blend until smooth.
- In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry-basil puree, fresh lime juice, and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the cold water to the pitcher and stir again.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed by adding more sugar or lime juice.
- Chill the limeade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the strawberry basil limeade over ice. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and basil sprigs if desired.
Notes
- For a less sweet limeade, reduce the sugar.
- If you don’t have a blender, you can muddle the strawberries and basil very well.
- This limeade can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 8 oz)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
