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A homemade glasses of blueberry basil lemonade with fresh blueberries, basil leaves, and ice on a wooden kitchen counter

Blueberry Basil Lemonade

Refreshing homemade Blueberry Basil Lemonade; a perfect balance of sweet blueberries, fresh basil, and tangy lemon juice; ready in 15 minutes with simple ingredients.
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Course: Drinks, Summer Beverage
Cuisine: American, Modern
Keyword: Blueberry Basil cocktail, Blueberry basil lemonade recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Rest / Maceration: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 90kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 Large pitcher
  • 1 Wooden spoon or muddler
  • 1 Citrus Juicer
  • Measuring cups
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries or thawed frozen blueberries
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves about 12-15 large leaves
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice from 6-8 lemons
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • basil sprigs for garnish
  • extra blueberries for garnish

Instructions

  • Muddle blueberries, basil, and sugar; let sit 5-10 min.
  • Add lemon juice and water; stir well.
  • Pour over ice; garnish with basil and blueberries.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 0.5g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg