Strawberry Spearmint Lemonade

Combine sugar and one cup of water. Stir to dissolve to make syrup. Finely slice two lemons and strawberries. Add to a food processor and pulse a few times or enough to release the juices. Don’t puree it. Now, sieve this mixture through a large holed strainer and press with the back of a spoon to extract the juice. Again pass this juice through a fine strainer. Add the juice from one lemon to this strained mixture and set aside. Another way is to just zest two lemons and juice three lemons and mix them.

Gently press the mint leaves to release their strong aroma. Use a rolling pin to do that or simply just tear out the mint leaves. That will also do the job. Make sure not to bruise the mint too much as it will oxidize and become dark- which will affect the bright color of the drink.

Add ice, sugar syrup, strawberry, and lemon syrup to a pitcher. Also, add some lemon slices and torn-out or slightly mulled mint leaves. Add enough water to adjust the sweetness of the drink to your liking.