Strawberry Lemonade Vodka

• Produce

  • 1 pint Strawberries, fresh

• Condiments

  • 1 cup Lemon juice, fresh

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup Sugar

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 cup Vodka

• Liquids

  • 5 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 pint fresh strawberries
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 8 lemons)
• 4-6 cups cold water
• 1 cup vodka, optional

Directions

• Make a simple syrup by combining 1 cup sugar with 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Place over medium heat until the sugar in completely dissolved; swirl the pan occasionally. Let cool. Once the simple syrup has cooled, puree strawberries in a food processor or blender with ½ cup water. In a large pitcher, combine ice, strawberry puree, simple syrup and lemon juice. If using the vodka, add it to the pitcher and stir to combine. Add 4-6 cups of cold water. The amount of water you use will depend on your tastes, so add as little or as much as you want to achieve desired sweet/tart balance. Rim your glasses with sugar before pouring, then garnish with fresh strawberries or lemon slices.