Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Strawberry Lemonade



Strawberry Lemonade

Prep: 12 min.

Cook: 5 min.

Serves: 6

Cost per serving: $1.62

1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups sliced strawberries
1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 9 lemons)
1/4 cup grenadine
1. Combine sugar and 4 cups water in a medium pan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer without stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool completely.

2. Pour half of syrup into a blender, add strawberries and blend until smooth. Strain into a pitcher; discard solids.

3. Add remaining syrup, lemon juice and grenadine to pitcher and stir to combine. Serve over ice, garnished with additional strawberries, if desired.