Strawberry Lemonade
By junerodgers
Update a tart summer staple with this fruity and colorful variation.
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Ingredients
- 3.5 About 3.5 cups water
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- Strips of zest from 2 lemons 1 pint strawberries, hulled
- 1.5 cups fresh lemon juice(from 6-9 lemons)
- Ice cubes, for serving
- 10 whole strawberries for decoration
Preparation
Step 1
Put 1.5 cups of the water and 1.5 cups of the sugar in a saucepan with the strips of zest. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let syrup steep 10 minutes.
Puree the hulled berries and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a blender or food processor. Strain into a large pitcher and stir in the syrup (without the zest), lemon juice, and water to taste (up to 2 more cups). Chill well.
Stir before serving. Pour over lots of ice and finish with a berry on the rim.