Strawberry Lemonade ~ Hello Summer!!

Hubs and his two long time friends are heading out for opening of Bass fishing this weekend.  Exciting … I KNOW!  But on the plus side I get to stay home and NOT FISH.  Another bonus is afterward the 3 families get together for BBQ, drinks, swimming and food!  Did I mention food already?

Other than the request for my now famous Ranch Cheddar  Burgers  I wanted something refreshing as it is HOT here! 

Since there are fresh strawberries EVERWHERE right now I thought I would use some. So I will be making some Strawberry Lemonade that I found on Pinterest that linked me to Laylita’s Recipes.  I will garnish with the fresh mint from my garden.

Photo Credit Laylita.com

Recipe: Strawberry lemonade

Summary: Homemade strawberry lemonade recipe, made in the blender using lemons, strawberries and honey. Replace lemons with limes for strawberry limeade.

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ lb strawberries, washed & cut in halves, about 4 cups
• 2 lemons, washed and quartered (use limes to make strawberry limeade)
• ~ ½- ¾ cup honey or sugar to taste, adjust based on your preference and sweetness of strawberries
• 6 cups of water
• Ice
• Garnishes: Strawberry slices, lemon slices and/or fresh herbs

Sounds refreshing!!  Also take note of the recipes authors notes:

This strawberry lemonade can also easily be turned into a refreshing summer cocktail, just add your choice of alcohol. I’ve turned this drink into a cocktail using vodka, tequila, rum and even cachaça – for a quick strawberry caipirihna. You can also mix the strained mixed with white wine or sparkling wine, instead of the additional 4 cups of water, for delicious strawberry sangria.

:) Sangria. 

Happy Summer everyone!