STRAWBERRY LEMONADE 2 cups water 1 cup sugar 1 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved* 2 cups cold water; sparkling water or club soda (optional replacement for the water) In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water and sugar to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Add the lemon juice and lemon peel, stir, and remove from the heat. Let cool completely, then strain into a clean pitcher. In a blender, puree the fresh strawberries and add to the pitcher with the lemon juice. Stir well and refrigerate until well chilled. Add the remaining 2 cups water and stir well. Pour over glasses filled with ice. Sparkling water or club soda makes a nice change. *I have used frozen in syrup strawberries in the past and this has worked nicely. No need to puree |