Strawberry Lemonade

I think I have found the perfect cocktail to make for parties/get-togethers/dinners, etc. This is so nice and refreshing. I know the Gin is optional, but you're totally missing out if you don't add it.

If you want to make it pretty, just add some lemon slices and strawberry halves.


Strawberry Lemonade
(makes one 2 liter pitcher)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups strawberries, washed, hulled & halved
• 1 cup lemon juice (~4-6 lemons)
• 2 355ml Canada Dry Ginger Ale
• 2 cups water, plus more
• 3/4 cup sugar
• Gin (optional)

Directions:

1. In a small pot, heat up 2 cups of water with 3/4 cup of sugar over medium high heat. Once the mixture starts bubbling, turn the heat to low and continue simmering until the sugar has dissolved.
2. In a 2 liter pitcher, combine strawberries and lemon juice. Using a hand/stick blender, puree strawberries with lemon juice until smooth. Slowly pour the ginger ale down the side of the pitcher to create as little bubbles as possible. There will be bubbles, but don't worry.
3. Slowly add in the syrup you just made into the mixture. Stir in enough water to fill up the pitcher.
4. Chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours before serving. The bubbles will settle after chilling in the fridge.
5. To serve, combine 1-2 ounces of gin with 3/4 cup of strawberry lemonade, or drink on its own.