In a pitcher, combine water, lemon juice and Strawberry Simple Syrup, mix until combined.
Add a few slices of lemon and a dozen strawberry halves to the pitcher for garnish the day you serve it.
For extra pizzazz, increase the recipe by 25% and make trays of frozen ice cubes from the same recipe so that the Strawberry Lemonade doesn't get diluted on a hot day.
Simple syrup sweetness will vary depending on the berry used as well as the particular sweetness of the batch of berries. If your syrup is too sweet, add some water. Too sour, add more sugar and heat until sugar dissolves. If you're using very sweet berries, reduce the sugar used by ½ cup.
Tip: If making Lemonade, use unflavored simple syrup vs sugar. Rule of thumb 1 cup sugar to 1 cup water.
To make the Strawberry Simple Syrup
In a pot, combine sliced strawberries, water and sugar. Bring it to a boil.
Allow it to continue to boil for 5 full minutes.
Remove pot from the heat, carefully mash the berries with a potato masher, then allow the mixture to come to room temperature.
Once cool, strain the syrup into a large mason jar, pressing down on the berries to get every bit of flavor out. Discard the berry mush. Store in an air-tight mason jar until ready to use.
Recipe by SoFabFood at https://sofabfood.com/strawberry-lemonade-made-with-fresh-strawberry-simple-syrup/