STRAWBERRY LEMONADE

STRAWBERRY LEMONADE 6 cups water 1 cup sugar 1 lb fresh strawberries hulled and sliced (reserve 4 small strawberries for garnish) 1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice Ice Heat the water and sugar over medium heat to a simmer. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves. Let it fully cool before using. Add the strawberries, lemon juice, and three cups cooled water/sugar mixture to a blender and puree. Pour mixture into a large pitcher. Stir in rest of the water/sugar mixture. For best results chill for 2-3 hours. Pour over ice and garnish with strawberries.