Gluten-Free Strawberry Basil Lemonade

This vibrant Strawberry Basil Lemonade offers a refreshing burst of sweet strawberries, a hint of peppery basil, and the bright tang of fresh lemon. It's a perfectly balanced, thirst-quenching beverage that's both invigorating and delightfully simple to prepare.

Prep: 3 min Cook: 5 min Total: 8 min Serves: 2

At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 8 minutes (3 min prep, 5 min cook). It uses 7 ingredients — including fresh strawberries, fresh basil leaves, freshly squeezed lemon juice — and walks through 4 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Strawberry Basil Lemonade: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, when purchasing ingredients, always check labels for gluten-containing grains or cross-contamination warnings. Ensure your blender and any utensils used are thoroughly cleaned to avoid any contact with gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Strawberry Basil Lemonade: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on fresh fruits, herbs, and lemon juice. Always ensure any processed ingredients like sweeteners are gluten-free.

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Ingredients

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1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 4-6 lemons)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup granulated sugar or your preferred sweetener (adjust to taste) Shop
2 cups ice cubes
Fresh strawberry slices and basil sprigs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1 In a blender, combine the fresh strawberries, packed fresh basil leaves, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and water. Blend on high speed for about 30-45 seconds, or until the strawberries and basil are completely pureed into a smooth liquid.
2 Add the granulated sugar or your chosen sweetener to the blender, starting with 1/4 cup. Blend again for another 15-20 seconds to fully incorporate the sweetener and ensure it dissolves. Taste the mixture and add more sweetener if desired, blending briefly after each addition until the perfect balance of sweet and tart is achieved.
3 Add the ice cubes to the blender. Secure the lid and blend on high speed for approximately 45-60 seconds, or until the ice is crushed and the lemonade reaches a slushy, well-chilled consistency. The mixture should be frosty and uniformly blended.
4 Pour the Strawberry Basil Lemonade immediately into chilled glasses. If desired, garnish each glass with a fresh strawberry slice and a sprig of basil for an extra touch of elegance and aroma.

Nutrition (per serving)

201

Calories

Protein

31g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

57mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Blend the basil only as long as step 1 needs to puree it. Over-blending bruises the leaves and can give the lemonade a grassy, bitter edge.
Very ripe strawberries bring most of the sweetness, so start at the low end of the sugar. Out-of-season berries are tarter and may need a little more.
Serve the slushy lemonade right away, since the blended berries and crushed ice separate as they stand. A few seconds back in the blender brings it together again.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Strawberry Basil Lemonade?

Check fresh strawberries, hulled, fresh basil leaves, packed, freshly squeezed lemon juice before they go into Gluten-Free Strawberry Basil Lemonade. When purchasing ingredients, always check labels for gluten-containing grains or cross-contamination warnings. Ensure your blender and any utensils used are thoroughly cleaned to avoid any contact with gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

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