This is the PERFECT drink for summer! I make this very often during the hot months. It is perfect for a BBQ or outdoor get together!
Ingredients:
Simple syrup- 1 cup of water + 1 1/4 cups sugar
2 cups of ice
4 cups of water (add more if you want)
1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice
2 cups of pureed strawberries (I always use some frozen store bought strawberries that I thaw and then puree)
In a small sauce pan on medium-low heat, melt the 1 1/4 cups of sugar with 1 cup of water. Don't let it boil because it could turn into caramel. Just babysit it and swirl it around in the pan until the sugar melts completely. Then let it cool.
In a large pitcher, add in the 2 cups of ice. Pour in the lemon juice and water.
Add in the cooled simple syrup and the pureed strawberries. Mix well and serve!
***If this is too sweet for you, just add some extra water! :) Enjoy!