Needing a way to use up those herbs from your garden or a twist on a classic lemonade? Try out this Strawberry Basil Lemonade for a refreshing cool down this spring.
Strawberry Basil Lemonade Strawberry Basil Puree 1/4 cup basil 1 cup strawberries 1/2 cups water Lemonade
2-1/2 cup lemon juice 7-1/2 cups water 1/4 cup Stevia sugar substitute Strawberry Puree: Wash the strawberries and basil under cold running water. Remove green stems from the strawberries and slice in half. Remove the basil leaves from the stems. Place the halved strawberries and basil leaves in a food processor along with 1/2 cup of water. Blend until a smooth mixture. Pour into a small bowl and store in the refrigerator for at least an hour or up to three days.
Lemonade: Pour Basil Strawberry puree through a mesh strainer over a bowl. Use a spoon to move the puree back and forth over the mesh strainer to drain the liquid. Pour the strained Basil Strawberry puree into a 2-quart pitcher. Add lemon juice, 7-1/2 cups of water, and stevia and stir until mixed.
Place in the refrigerator to chill until serving or serve over ice.
- Log in or Subscribe to post comments.