Beverages: Non Dairy-Based Drinks: Strawberry Lemonade

A delicious strawberry treat for the whole family!

Author: Family Health Network
Date: May 03, 2005

Serves: 4 person(s)
Yield: 4 x 8 fl oz. glasses

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

6 oz strawberries
13 fl. oz freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 8 lemons)
8 Tbsp sugar substitute, or to taste
8 mint leaves for garnish

Directions:

Whisk sugar into lemon juice. Place in a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Pour into a container and allow to cool.

Puree strawberries in a small food processor. Add lemon syrup and combine well. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.

Store in refrigerator. When required, treat the syrup as you would a cordial, diluting with soda water. Add ice and garnish with sliced lemon, strawberries and mint.