Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

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   First, prepare your simple syrup. In a large saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water over medium-high heat. Stir over medium-high heat, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

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   For the strawberry puree: In the pitcher of your blender, combine the strawberries, granulated sugar and cold water. Put the lid on and pulse until completely smooth. Set aside.

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   For the lemonade: In a gallon-sized pitcher, add the ice. Then add the lemon juice, club soda, cold water, strawberry puree and simple syrup. Stir to fully combine.

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   Serve immediately or store in the fridge for a couple of days.

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   This recipe makes approximately 1 gallon of strawberry lemonade. Garnish with strawberries and lemon slices if desired.

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   This recipe is very sweet. For a more tart lemonade, reduce the amount of simple syrup by 1/2 a cup and replace with 1/2 a cup more of lemon juice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.