The Taste of Summer: Strawberry Basil Lemonade

This refreshing drink combines the flavours of Summer into an easy to prepare, visually stunning alcohol free beverage that will be your new go to for entertaining this season.

INGREDIENTS

1 punnet of strawberries, green tops removed, halved

1/4 cup of fresh basil, roughly chopped

4 large lemons

1L of water (or sparkling water)

1- 1.5 cups of Stevia (to taste, we used 3/4 cup because we used Meyer lemons)

(Makes approximately 1.5L)

METHOD

Place the sugar and strawberries in a small saucepan with the sugar on a medium heat until the sugar has melted and the strawberries have softened. Add the basil leaves and continue to cook until wilted.

Set the mixture aside and allow to cool to room temperature. Blend (a standard blender or immersion mixer is okay) until a smooth puree. Set aside.

Juice the lemons and add the juice to your jug of choice. We think our Drinks Pitcher is perfect for this. With a fine mesh sieve, pour your strawberry basil puree carefully into the jug. Stir thoroughly. Taste for sweetness and add more sugar at this point if required.

Add 1 cup of ice to the jug and pour over your water, stirring vigorously.

Garnish with fresh a fresh lemon slice, halved strawberries and a sprig of fresh basil.

Enjoy immediately.

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