Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe comes from the fabulous Moosewood New Classics cookbook and is a perfect summer treat. The recipe says that the strawberry puree can be kept for up to four days in the refrigerator.I don't actually know-it's never lasted that long. Ingredients:
1 cup sugar |
1/2 cup water |
2 cups rinsed stemmed and chopped strawberries |
1 cup fresh lemon juice |
24 ounces sparkling water |
Directions:
1. 3 large lemons usually makes at least a cup of juice. Zap the lemons for 1 minute in the microwave to make them as juicy as possible before squeezing.
2. In a small saucepan over medium heat combine sugar and water. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved and the liquid is clear.
3. Pour the sugar syrup into a blender with the strawberries and lemon juice and puree.
4. If serving immediately combine the puree and sparkling water in a pitcher and serve in tall glasses over ice. Or refrigerate the puree and prepare individual servings by mixing equal parts puree and sparkling water.
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