Strawberry-Basil Refresher

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
Fresh strawberries and basil are everywhere, so get them together for a cooler that’s pure sunshine. I garnish with basil leaves and sip outdoors. —Carolyn Turner, Reno, Nevada
Strawberry-Basil Refresher Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • Ice cubes
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 bottle (1 liter) club soda, chilled

Directions

  1. Place lemon juice, sugar, strawberries and 1 cup ice cubes in a blender; cover and process until blended. Add basil; pulse 1 or 2 times to combine.
  2. Divide strawberry mixture among 12 cocktail glasses. Fill with ice; top with club soda.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 40 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.