Strawberry Lemonade with Basil

How to make strawberry basil lemonade

For the strawberry lemonade

To prepare the strawberry basil lemonade first combine the strawberries with 3 tbsp sugar and 250 ml water in a food processor or blender.

Blend on high for 30 seconds. Pass the juice through a fine sieve into a large jug.

Add the remaining sugar and lemon juice, and stir well until the sugar has dissolved.

Stir in the water, cover, and chill for 4 hours.

To serve

After chilling, fill the glasses with crushed ice, blackberries, strawberries, basil leaves, and basil flowers if using.

Top up with the strawberry lemonade before serving.