Simple and so delicious, this is a beverage you’ll want to make on repeat this summer! A great way to enjoy those freshly picked strawberries.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups lemon juice, fresh or bottled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces fresh strawberries, stems removed
- 6 cups water, divided
- Ice
- Fresh strawberries and mint for garnish
Directions:
- Place the prepared strawberries, sugar and 2 cups of warm water in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a fine mesh sieve and strain into a serving pitcher. Use a spatula to push the liquid through; discard seeds.
- Add 4 cups cold water and the lemon juice to the pitcher, then add ice and stir it all together.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately. If desired, garnish each glass with a few chunks of quartered strawberries and a few mint leaves.
