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.
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 . 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.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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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
How long does Gluten-Free Strawberry Basil Lemonade take?
Gluten-Free Strawberry Basil Lemonade takes about 8 minutes: 3 minutes to prep and 5 minutes to cook, for 2 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Strawberry Basil Lemonade with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
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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