Strawberry Basil Smash Sparkling Lemonade

Name: Strawberry Basil Smash Sparkling Lemonade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved; 10-12 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup water; 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons); 2-3 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda; Ice

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Quench your thirst with this vibrant Strawberry Basil Smash Sparkling Lemonade, a non-alcoholic drink that feels special and celebratory. Ripe, sweet strawberries and fresh basil leaves are gently muddled to release their essential oils and juices, creating a beautifully fragrant base. This is combined with tangy homemade simple syrup and freshly squeezed lemon juice, then topped with chilled sparkling water for an effervescent lift. Served over ice in a tall glass, it's a visually stunning, flavorful, and refreshing beverage perfect for picnics, barbecues, bridal showers, or simply enjoying on a warm afternoon. It's a simple way to elevate your drink game with fresh, natural ingredients.

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A tall glass of pink sparkling lemonade with strawberries and basil leaves on ice

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time5 min

Servings4 servings

DifficultyEasy

Equipment

Small saucepanPitcherMuddler or wooden spoonFine-mesh sieve (optional)

Ingredients

1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved10-12 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish1 cup granulated sugar1 cup water1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)2-3 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda Ice

Instructions

1
Make simple syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let cool.
2
In a pitcher, muddle strawberries and basil leaves until fragrant and berries are broken down.
3
Pour the cooled simple syrup and fresh lemon juice into the pitcher. Stir well.
4
To serve, fill glasses with ice. Fill each glass halfway with the strawberry-basil lemonade mixture.
5
Top each glass with sparkling water. Gently stir, garnish with a strawberry and basil leaf, and serve immediately.

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Leckere Rezepte

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