Strawberry Lemonade

Ingredients:

• 2 C water

• 1 C sugar

• lemon peel of 1 lemon

• 1 C lemon juice

• 1 pt fresh strawberries. hulled and cut in half

• 2 C sparkling water

• ice and mint for garnish

Directions:

1. Heat the water and sugar on the stove in a medium saucepan over medium heat until all the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.

2. Add the lemon peel and allow to steep for about 5 – 10 minutes so that the lemon flavor is infused in the simple syrup.

3. Strain out the lemon peel and add the lemon juice.

4. Blend the strawberries in either a blender or food processor to puree and add to mixture.

5. Add sparkling water and garnish.

This version makes about 6 to 8 servings.

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