Blackberry Basil Lemonade: Refreshing and Easy Summer Delight
A refreshing and easy lemonade recipe perfect for summer days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cups water
- ice for serving
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the blackberries, basil leaves, sugar, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and solids.
- In a pitcher, combine the strained mixture with water and stir well.
- Serve over ice and garnish with additional basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to your preference by altering the amount of sugar.
- For a sparkling version, use carbonated water instead of still water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Blackberry Basil Lemonade, summer drink, refreshing lemonade