Strawberry Lemonade Vodka

Summer in a glass…

Ingredients

Instructions

STEP 1:

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.

STEP 2:

STEP 3:

once the simple syrup has cooled, puree strawberries in a food processor or blender with ½ cup water.

STEP 4:

STEP 5:

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.

STEP 6:

STEP 7:

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.

STEP 8:

STEP 9:

rim your glasses with sugar before pouring, then garnish with fresh strawberries or lemon slices.