Strawberry-Basil Limeade

Name: Strawberry-Basil Limeade
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup water; 1/4 cup basil leaves; 1 1/2 cups strawberries, quartered; 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 12 limes); 5 cups lime-flavored sparkling water, chilled; Ice cubes; Basil leaves (optional)

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup basil leaves
1 1/2 cups strawberries, quartered
1 cup fresh lime juice (about 12 limes)
5 cups lime-flavored sparkling water, chilled
Ice cubes
Basil leaves (optional)

Directions

1

Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and cool 30 minutes or until room temperature.
2

Strain basil mixture through a sieve into a large pitcher, discarding basil. Place strawberries and lime juice in a blender; process until smooth. Add strawberry mixture to basil mixture. Gently stir in sparkling water. Serve immediately over ice. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.