If you’ve never tried limonana, you’re missing out on an amazing drink! The traditional thirst-quencher is made by mixing lemonade with lots of fresh mint and ice – for a refreshing summer treat.
But you know me – I can never just do classic. OK, maybe I can – but I still love putting my own twist on things. That’s how my strawberry limonana happened.
This year, I decided to try using my new herb obsession – basil! I’m putting it in salads, stuffing it into sandwiches, and now, even drinks! Strawberry-basil is a classic combination, but it works amazing with cherries too!
I love the idea of adding fresh fruit to my lemonade, but if you’re not fond of having bits of cherries in your drink – check out my variation for an infused version instead!
Cherry Basil Limonana
1/2 c lemon juice
1/4 c maple syrup
15 basil leaves
1 heaping cup pitted fresh cherries (about 20)
1 c water
2-3 cups ice
Method:
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until slushy.
VARIATION: If you don’t like having the pieces of cherries in this smoothie/slush hybrid, you can boil the cherries with maple syrup and water until the cherries are soft. Puree the mixture in the blender with basil leaves and pour through a strainer. Blend the cherry-basil infused syrup with the lemon juice and ice.
Other Summer Drinks:
strawberry limonana
watermelon limeade
tropical fruit smoothie
your photography is really improving!
Thanks for noticing!
refreshing and lovely- can’t wait to try.. the fruit look luscious!
I am definitely craving one of these cherry & basil smoothies right now. You have made them look and sound so delicious. Pinned!
Thanks Thalia!
Looks so refreshing! Stunning pictures as always!
I love cherry anything, so this will have to go on my ‘have to make menu’