STRAWBERRY LEMONADE VODKA

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INGREDIENTS

1. 1 cup sugar
2. 1 cup water
3. 1 pint fresh strawberries
4. 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 8 lemons)
5. 4-6 cups cold water
6. 1 cup vodka, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make a simple syrup by combining 1 cup sugar with 1 cup of water in a saucepan.
2. Place over medium heat until the sugar in completely dissolved; swirl the pan occasionally. Let cool.
3. Once the simple syrup has cooled, puree strawberries in a food processor or blender with ½ cup water.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Rim your glasses with sugar before pouring, then garnish with fresh strawberries or lemon slices.

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