INGREDIENTS

• ½ pound fresh strawberries, stems removed

• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

• 4 ½-5 cups water, divided

• 1 ½ cups fresh-squeezed lemon juice

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Use a blender or food processor to puree the strawberries. Strain them through a fine mesh sieve, if desired, to remove seeds. 

2. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, stir together sugar and 2 cups water. 

3. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

4. Strain the lemon juice through a fine-mesh sieve into a 2-quart pitcher. Add simple syrup and pureed strawberries and stir to combine. Refrigerate until cold.

5. When ready to serve, add 2 ½ cups of cold water and stir. Taste, and add more water if it's too sweet.

6. Serve with ice.