Description
A refreshing twist on classic lemonade with the sweetness of blueberries and the aromatic touch of basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- In a blender, combine blueberries, basil, and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove solids.
- Add lemon juice, sugar, and remaining water to the pitcher. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh basil leaves or blueberries.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Use ripe blueberries for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blueberry basil lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage