A refreshing, vibrant blend of strawberries, basil, and lemon, perfect for summer gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 4 to 5 lemons)
→ Sweetener
03 - 1/3 cup honey or agave syrup, adjusted to taste
→ Herbs
04 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
→ Liquids
05 - 4 cups cold water
06 - 1 cup club soda or sparkling water, optional for carbonation
07 - Ice cubes as needed
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine strawberries, basil leaves, lemon juice, and honey or agave in a blender and process until smooth.
02 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove pulp and seeds.
03 - Pour cold water into the pitcher and stir thoroughly to combine.
04 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or acidity by adding additional honey, agave, or lemon juice as desired.
05 - Add ice cubes and club soda or sparkling water immediately before serving if a fizzy version is preferred.
06 - Pour into serving glasses and garnish each with fresh basil leaves and sliced strawberries.
