Courtesy Karen Anne Murray, chef-proprietor, Eddison & Melrose Oats n Scones in Pacific Grove
This strawberry lemonade is a playful combination of two of Murray’s favorite summertime flavors and perfect for all ages. A splash of rum turns it into a really good daiquiri or Jamaican rum punch and adding tequila makes a strawberry margarita.
1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen) washed, stems removed
½ cup sugar
1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
4 cups ice
1 cup cold water
You will need a saucepan, spoon, blender, strainer, pitcher and four glasses.
Place the first 3 ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove from the stove and stir in the lemon juice. Cool for 15 minutes.
Pour the liquid into the blender, add 1 cup of cold water and blend until smooth. Place the strainer over the pitcher and pour the liquid through. Add the second cup of cold water to the pitcher and stir.
Add 1 cup of ice to each glass. Pour the lemonade into each glass. Serves 4.
