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just made this and it was simply amazing! great for a summer time cool down. Goes great with some rum or vodka if you decide to spice it up a little.
- 1 1/2 c sugar
- 1 c coarsely chopped fresh strawberries
- 2 c water
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 c fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 1/2 c cold water
- Combine the sugar and strawbberrys with 2 c water in a med saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until the berries begin to release their color and soften slightly(about 3 minutes)
- Stir in lemon zest
- Cool completely
- Strain the cooled syrup through a fine sieve set over a pitcher or bowl
- Add the fresh lemon juice and 2 1/2 c cold water to the syrup mixture and stir until well blended