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Refreshing Sparkling Strawberry Basil Limeade

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A quick and easy homemade sparkling strawberry basil limeade that is perfect for summer. This refreshing drink balances sweet strawberries, bright lime, and fragrant basil with a fun fizz from sparkling water.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 300g)
  • 10–12 large fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
  • 4 medium fresh limes, juiced (about ½ cup or 120ml lime juice)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g), adjust to taste
  • 1 cup water (240ml) for simple syrup
  • 4 cups sparkling water (1 liter), chilled
  • Ice cubes as needed for serving

Instructions

  1. Make the simple syrup by combining ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring often until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  2. In a blender or food processor, add sliced strawberries and torn basil leaves. Pulse until smooth but still a bit textured.
  3. Pour the puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
  4. Stir in the freshly squeezed lime juice and the cooled simple syrup into the strained puree. Mix well.
  5. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and cool the base.
  6. Just before serving, add 4 cups of chilled sparkling water to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine without losing carbonation.
  7. Serve over ice cubes, garnished with a basil leaf or lime wheel if desired.

Notes

Chill the limeade base before adding sparkling water to prevent fizz overflow. Use fresh basil for best flavor. Adjust sugar and lime juice to taste. Strain puree for a smooth drink. For variations, try mint or rosemary instead of basil, or add ginger juice or cayenne for a spicy kick.

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Keywords: sparkling limeade, strawberry limeade, basil limeade, summer drink, homemade limeade, refreshing drink, non-alcoholic beverage

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