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Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Sangria with Fresh Basil

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A quick and easy summer drink combining fresh strawberries, lemonade, white wine, and aromatic basil for a refreshing and crowd-pleasing sangria.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • A small handful fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 4 cups (1 liter) fresh lemonade, homemade or store-bought
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio), or sparkling water for non-alcoholic version
  • 2 tablespoons simple syrup (optional)
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Rinse strawberries under cold water, hull, and slice into halves or quarters.
  2. Rinse basil leaves and gently tear into pieces.
  3. Place sliced strawberries and torn basil leaves into a large pitcher. Gently muddle with the back of a wooden spoon to release juices and aroma without crushing too much.
  4. Add 4 cups (1 liter) lemonade and the entire bottle (750 ml) of white wine to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
  5. If desired, add 2 tablespoons simple syrup to adjust sweetness and stir again.
  6. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. One hour is acceptable but less flavorful.
  7. About 15 minutes before serving, add thin lemon slices to the pitcher.
  8. Serve over ice cubes, including some fruit and basil in each glass.
  9. Optional: Top each glass with a splash of club soda or sparkling water for extra fizz.

Notes

[‘Do not over-muddle basil to avoid bitterness; tearing gently is best.’, ‘Use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for best flavor balance.’, ‘Chill at least 2 hours for optimal flavor; 1 hour is minimum.’, ‘Adjust sweetness last by tasting before adding simple syrup.’, ‘Prepare fruit the night before and store in airtight container for convenience.’, ‘For non-alcoholic version, substitute white wine with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda.’, ‘Add a splash of club soda before serving for extra fizz.’, ‘Fresh basil is preferred over dried for best aroma and flavor.’, ‘Leftovers keep up to 2 days refrigerated; add fresh basil and ice before serving again.’]

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Keywords: strawberry lemonade sangria, summer drink, fresh basil, easy sangria, refreshing beverage, white wine sangria, non-alcoholic sangria option

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