Strawberry-Basil Limeade

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries, quartered
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 12 limes)
  • 5 cups lime-flavored sparkling water, chilled
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and cool 30 minutes or until room temperature.
  2. Strain basil mixture through a sieve into a large pitcher, discarding basil. Place strawberries and lime juice in a blender; process until smooth. Add strawberry mixture to basil mixture. Gently stir in sparkling water. Serve immediately over ice. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

133 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.5g 3% DV
Total Fat 0.4g
Carbs 33.2g 12% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 24.3g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 98.8mg 4% DV
Potassium 158.3mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 66.5mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 15.3mg 17% DV
Calcium 58mg 4% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV

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

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