Strawberry-Basil Bourbon Lemonade

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound strawberries tops removed and halved
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 1 cup cold water ice-
  • 3 fresh lemon juice lemons
  • 1 ounce bitters

Instructions

  1. Place strawberries and a 1/4 cup water in a blender or food processor, and pulse until pureed. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add strawberry puree and 1 3/4 cups water, and heat until mixture just begins to boil, 5 to 10 minutes. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and discard solids. Chill syrup at least 1 hour.
  2. In a large pitcher, combine syrup, bourbon, water, lemon juice, and bitters; stir for 1 minute. Add basil, and stir to combine. Strain into 8 tall glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with a basil sprig.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

43 kcal 2% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.8g 4% DV
Total Fat 0.4g
Carbs 9.5g 3% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 3.8mg
Potassium 154.8mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 66mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13.6mg 15% DV
Calcium 70.3mg 5% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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