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!
Can I get a show of hands from everyone who is ready to sip something refreshing and fruity on their back decks and patios already? I think I have been ready since about two months ago! It seemed like winter was never going to end here. One day we had sunshine, 70 degree weather, & flip flops. And then a day later, it was snowing… again.
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Now that the temperatures have warmed up and we have started getting the back deck ready for cookout season, the wheels are starting to turn with delicious pitchers of yumminess perfect for spring and summer that I can whip up for my guests.Â
One of my favorites is this super simple Basil Infused Strawberry Lemonade.
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But before I get to the recipe for that, let me first say hello and introduce myself to you all… 🙂
My name is Carrie, & I have been blogging over at Frugal Foodie Mama since January of 2011. Â Most often you will find me there sharing my favorite recipes, my antics as a stay-at-home mama to a toddler and a teenager (yes, you read that right- a two year old & a 15 year old!), & my tips for how I have managed to remain a foodie on our single income budget.
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Last summer I became obsessed with making my own flavorful infused simple syrups.  Simple syrups are such an easy way to sweeten and add flavor to your favorite beverages be it iced tea, mojitos, and of course, lemonade.  For this Basil Infused Strawberry Lemonade recipe, I used a homemade basil infused simple syrup…Â
Basil Infused Strawberry Lemonade
One of my favorites is this super simple Basil Infused Strawberry Lemonade.
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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!
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A BIG thanks to Lyuba for having me over today! 🙂 I hope you all enjoyed the recipe!
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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!