I love homemade lemonades. So refreshing in the summer, and a great mocktail can be turned into a lemonade cocktail very easily. So everyone from kids to adults can enjoy!! That is why I have this wonderful Blueberry Basil Lemonade for you today.
Blueberries are one of my all-time favorite fruits, and they pair so lovely with basil and lemon, making this cocktail not only unique but delicious!
I love muddling a herb to add to a cocktail. Then, topping it off with a little club soda or sparkling water adds just the right fizz and fun to it without adding sweetness. Learned this trick from Clinton Kelly on The Chew; he is forever finishing a cocktail like that.
Slip in an ounce or two of vodka or flavored vodka, and you have an amazing cocktail. The lemonade can be made well in advance, and these easy cocktails whipped up in a moment’s notice.
Blueberry Basil Lemonade
Ingredients
Lemonade
- 5 lemons juiced about 1 1/2 cups
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
For each cocktail/mocktail
- 1 Tbsp. shredded basil
- 1 heaping Tbsp. blueberries
- 1-2 oz. vodka or flavored vodka optional
- Lemon sparkling water
Instructions
- For the lemonade, stir lemon juice and sugar together until dissolved. Add the water. Store in a pitcher in the fridge until ready to use.
- When ready to make a mocktail or cocktail, take the basil and blueberries and place in a tall glass. With a long spoon, muddle the ingredients together. Top with ice, vodka if using and lemonade; fill to about 7/8 and then top with a little lemon sparklling water.
Nutrition
Comments & Reviews
Helena says
Honestly, I wasn’t sure about the basil but I love lemonade and blueberries…so I tried it….and I LOVED it!
Tara Noland says
Crazy good eh? I also love thyme in lemonade and rosemary brings it to a whole new level with a gin lemonade.
Mary Catherine says
Thinking of making this as a non-alcoholic option for a bridal shower I’m throwing next week, but I don’t want to have to fuss with muddling each drink… does it still work well if muddle a whole pitcher’s worth and set it for people to serve themselves?
Tara Noland says
Yes, you can muddle a pitcher for sure. Just don’t do it too far in advance.
Mary Catherine says
Thanks!
Tara Noland says
You are welcome!
Tiny Kitchen Divas says
Hi Tara! I love your blog and really enjoyed this summer drink recipe. So happy to find it on Pinterest. Just want to personally thank you and let you know that I featured this project on my blog in my “5 Tasty Summer Drinks To Keep You Cool and Comfortable” post. Sorry for the late notice.
Here it is, http://tinykitchendivas.com/tasty-summer-drinks/
Please let me know if I missed something or if you want to change and add information about your blog and project.
Xoxo,
Tiny Kitchen Divas
P.s. Love your blog! I’m a new fan. 🙂
Tara Noland says
Thank you very much for featuring our Blueberry Basil Lemonade. I am so glad you enjoy the blog!!
Joanne T Ferguson says
What a great combination for lemonade Tara! very refreshing indeed! Pinned and shared!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Perfect for summer! Thanks for sharing these!
Adriana says
This looks refreshing, and it’s such a pretty color.:)
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much Adriana, I hope you try it.
A_Boleyn says
Nothing like fresh herbs added to refreshing summer drinks to add extra flavour.
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
Oh I absolutely love lemonade…this looks perfect for poolside!
Carrie @ CarriesExpKtchn says
This drink looks so refreshing and gorgeous photo too.
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much Carrie!
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says
Wow, this drink is gorgeous!! I need to go out an buy some lemons, asap!
peter @feedyoursoultoo says
What a perfect summer drink and can be made for adults and the kids.
Camilla says
This is such a pretty drink and just what you need for some summer refeshment:-)
Tara Noland says
Sipping this on a hot day is a delicious idea, thanks Camilla!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
Oh this is just beautiful! I’m really getting into pretty cocktails and mocktails this summer, will have to try this one next 🙂
Tara Noland says
Enjoy Becca, and thanks for coming over!!
Camilla says
This is such a pretty drink and just what you need for some summer refeshment:-)
christine says
I have so much basil growing right now so I love that I can use it in this cocktail!
Tara Noland says
Love basil in a drink, so flavorful!! Thanks Christine!
Angela says
What a beautiful and refreshing summer drink. Look forward to making this very soon!
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much Angela, I hope you love it as much as we did!!
Happy Valley Chow says
Sounds absolutely refreshing! Perfect beverage for summer 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Tara Noland says
So lovely to see you here again, running over to see what you have been cooking up!!
Janette@culinaryginger says
The perfect Summer drink to cool off and looks pretty too.
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much Janette!
Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says
This cocktail is so pretty! I bet it’s really refreshing too. I’d love one today, it’s so humid here.
Tara Noland says
Yes, perfect for a hot humid day!! Thanks Cindy!
Janette@culinaryginger says
The perfect Summer drink to cool off and looks pretty too.