Description
A refreshing summer drink combining the flavors of fresh blueberries, aromatic basil, and zesty lemons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water
- Ice cubes
- Additional blueberries and basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the fresh blueberries, basil leaves, and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar to the blueberry-basil mixture. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Pour in the remaining 3 cups of water and stir well to combine.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
- Serve over ice and garnish with additional blueberries and basil leaves.
Notes
- For a sparkling version, substitute some of the water with club soda.
- You can also add a splash of vodka for an adult version of this lemonade.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Beverage
Keywords: blueberry basil lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, homemade lemonade