Strawberry Lemonade

By maredan

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 * 1 1/2 litres (6 cups) water
• 180 * 180 millilitres (3/4 cup) sugar
• * Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1 * 1 litre (4 cups) fresh or frozen strawberries
• * Juice of 6 lemons (about 250 ml/1 cup)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a saucepan, bring the water, sugar and lemon zest to a boil.
2. Place the strawberries and lemon juice in a pitcher. Add the hot syrup. Refrigerate until completely chilled, about 4 hours. Strain if desired, but do not press.
3. Serve well chilled.
4. Yield: 2 litres or 8 cups.
5. Notes: For an extra layer of flavour, serve the lemonade in glasses with ice cubes and a few torn leaves of mint or lemon balm. If desired, garnish with fresh strawberries.