Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Cocktail (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Simple Syrup
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup water
→ For The Lemonade
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1 pound fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and quartered
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Freshly squeezed juice from 6-8 lemons (approximately 1.5 cups)
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4 cups cold water
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Ice cubes, as needed
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Fresh lemon slices for garnish
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Fresh strawberries (extra), quartered, for garnish
# Instructions:
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Combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
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Place 1 pound of strawberries and 0.5 cups of water in a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
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In a large pitcher, mix lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, strained strawberry puree, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
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Taste the lemonade and adjust if needed. If the flavor is too strong, add up to 2 additional cups of water.
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Fill the pitcher with ice cubes. Add thinly sliced lemons and quartered strawberries for garnish.
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Serve immediately over ice. Garnish with additional lemon slices and a fresh strawberry, if desired.
# Notes:
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A citrus juicer is recommended for extracting the maximum amount of juice from lemons.
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Quick-cooling the simple syrup in the freezer can save time.