This luscious fruity summer-time drink is perfect for the thirsty folks in your home!
Author: Adapted from Food Network Magazine
Serves: 6
Ingredients
Zest of 1 lemon, cut into strips
2 cup Granulated Sugar
2 cup Chopped, hulled Strawberries
2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Make the lemon syrup: Bring the lemon zest, 1½ cups sugar and 3 cups water to a boil in a microwaveable bowl. Stir to dissolve sugar. Cool to room temperature. Once cool remove lemon zest strips.
Make the strawberry syrup: Toss the strawberries and the remaining ½ cup sugar in a bowl and let sit at room temperature until the sugar dissolves; about 45 minutes.
In a blender combine lemon syrup and the strawberries in syrup. Blend well.
Make the lemonade: combine the fresh lemon juice, blended lemon/strawberry syrup, salt, and 2 cups cold water in a picture. Fill glass with ice and top with strawberry lemonade. Garnish with mint or fresh strawberry.
Notes
Add more water or less sugar for a taste that is more tart than sweet. Fresh mint adds a nice garnish.
Recipe by Pray Cook Blog at https://praycookblog.com/almost-famous-strawberry-lemonade/