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Blueberry Basil Lemonade

A refreshing and vibrant drink combining the sweetness of blueberries, the aromatic flavor of basil, and the tartness of fresh lemons.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Blueberry Basil Mixture
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries washed
  • 10 leaves fresh basil torn
  • 1 cup water for blending
Lemonade Base
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 4-6 lemons
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 3 cups cold water

Method
 

Prepare Blueberry Basil Mixture
  1. In a blender, combine fresh blueberries, torn basil leaves, and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
  2. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove solids.
Mix Lemonade
  1. In a pitcher, combine fresh lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add the strained blueberry basil mixture and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
Serve
  1. Serve over ice in glasses and garnish with additional basil leaves and blueberries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a sparkling version, replace cold water with sparkling water.

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