Ahhh, only one more week before Mother’s Day!
As I promised earlier, I am having some of my bloggy friends entertain you and they are doing a great job! Today, I have Carrie from Frugal Foodies Mama keep you company! Check out her site after you are done reading and saving this recipe, she has a lot of great recipes there!



Basil Infused Strawberry Lemonade
Ingredients
- Juice from 5-6 lemons
- 1 cup of fresh strawberries- hulled chopped, & pureed
- 1 cup of basil infused simple syrup CLICK HERE for the easy recipe
- 5 cups of cold water
- Lemon slices & fresh basil leaves for garnishing if desired
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, mixed together the lemon juice, pureed strawberries, and basil infused simple syrup. Pour in the cold water and mix well.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Pour over ice and garnish with a lemon slice & basil leaves, if desired.
- Enjoy!

Let’s Be Friends!

Gloria // Simply Gloria says
Carrie, loving this tasty beverage creation! Our weather is the same way over here in Utah. I would be so content if it was 100 degrees and sunshine every day… but I’ll be just happy with this fun lemonade!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
Thank you so much, Gloria! 🙂 Warmer weather is on it’s way! I am so excited to entertain on our back deck soon with this tasty lemonade.
Matt Robinson says
It has been so hot here in OC, this sounds like the perfect drink and I can’t wait to make this over the summer. What a great combination of flavors. Love this!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
Thank you so much, Matt! I just love the flavors of strawberry & basil together! 🙂
Cindy Eikenberg says
Carrie and Lyuba, this sounds like a perfect spring and summertime drink, and LOVE the flavor combination! Perfect! Thanks for sharing and pinning – happy Monday, ladies!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I can’t get enough of strawberries and I love making fresh strawberry lemonade. Great post, Carrie!
Emily @ It Bakes Me Happy says
what a fun and delicious lemonade Carrie, pinning for my summer parties!
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
Oh man this is making me ready for summer! I love strawberry lemonade and infusing it with basil makes so much sense! Looks and sounds amazing!
Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says
Does this mean that we are done with Global Warming? We have had below normal temperatures since October…yes I am definitely ready for some sunshine and warmer weather!! This looks delicious Carrie, I can’t wait to give it a try. 🙂
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner says
This looks so refreshing Carrie – can’t wait to sit on my deck and enjoy a tasty beverage and warm weather – I think this is the week for us! Nice to see you at Lyuba’s!
Tahnycooks says
Gimmie a straw! Looks so refreshing, thanks Carrie!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
This sounds so refreshing, Carrie! My Hubs just made a pitcher of cucumber water which is one of our faves and I think we would love this with the basil!! Pinned!