Strawberry Lemonade

By AllyBees

This is a great drink for summer get-togethers or for just relaxing poolside. Kids and adults alike will drink it up faster than you can say Yummm...

Ingredients

• Strawberry Lemonade:
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup very hot water
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 good sized lemons)
• 4 1/2 cups cold water
• 1 recipe fresh strawberry sauce (below)
• sugar, lemon slices, fresh strawberries for garnish
• Strawberry Sauce:
• 1 dry pint fresh strawberries, rinsed and hulled
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. cold water

Preparation

Step 1

Strawberry Lemonade:
In a pitcher, combine the sugar and hot water and stir until the sugar has dissolved into a syrup. Stir in the lemon juice and cold water.

Add the strawberry sauce and stir to combine.

Pour over ice into tall glasses rimmed with sugar. Garnish with fresh strawberries or lemon slices. Lemonade will keep at least three days in the refrigerator.

Strawberry Sauce:
In a food processor or blender, puree the berries, sugar, lemon juice and water until smooth. Strain the mixture into a clean bowl and discard the seeds. Stir in additional sugar, if needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.