Garden-Inspired Cocktails

Strawberry Basil Lemonade Cocktail | Gardenuity

This dual-purposed drink can be made as lemonade for your kids and a cocktail for you (just add vodka after).

Strawberry Basil Lemonade

Recipe by Gardenuity
Recipe rating: N/A
Course: DrinksDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Calories

185

kcal

The fresh basil in this strawberry lemonade recipe adds a fresh twist! Perfect for a sunny spring day.

Ingredients

  • 10 lemons, juiced

  • 3/4 cup superfine sugar

  • 4 cups of water

  • ⅓ cup fresh basil

  • 8-10 strawberries, tops removed

  • ½ cup vodka (optional)

Directions

  • Juice the lemons and transfer to a large pitcher. Add sugar and water. Stir combine and dissolve. Add the strawberries and basil.
  • Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until mix is pink and basil is chopped — about 20 seconds.
  • Add alcohol if desired. Serve over crushed ice and enjoy!
Gardenuity

Recent Posts

Living Décor: How to Decorate with Plants

The most interesting décor is never completely still. A stem stretches toward the light. A… Read More

1 week ago

How to Make Store-Bought Food Taste Homemade with Fresh Herbs

I have a generous definition of “homemade.” When time is tight, I pick up a… Read More

1 week ago

Hope Grows: The Friends Who Help Carry Us Through

By Donna Letier and Julie Eggers, Co-Founders of Gardenuity When someone we love is diagnosed… Read More

1 week ago

Can Gardening Help With Loneliness? How Growing Something Can Help Us Feel More Connected

Loneliness is not always easy to see. You can sit in a full office, attend… Read More

2 weeks ago

Thoughtful Corporate Gift Ideas That Grow Connection in the Age of AI

We live in a world of extraordinary efficiency. AI can draft an email, summarize a… Read More

2 weeks ago

“I Even Kill Succulents”: An Expert Guide to Keeping Indoor Succulents Alive

“I even kill succulents.” We hear this all the time—usually from someone who believes they… Read More

2 weeks ago