Strawberry Mint Lemonade

Beat the Summer Heat with this Amzing Refreshing Drink!

 

2 1/2 Cups of Fresh Strawberries chopped
1 cup Fresh Mint, chopped
1 1/2 cups Fresh Lemon Juice  (8 lemons)
1 cup of sugar
Zest of 1 Lemon
Place 1/2 the Mint, sugar, and 1/2 cup of the Strawberries into a medium sauce pan with 11/2 cups water. Heat over medium heat for 3 minutes, cover and remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
Strain this mixture into the Lemon Juice and mix well
Place the remainder of the Lemon Zest, Strawberries and Fresh Mint into a pitcher and pour the Lemon Mixture over the Strawberries and Fresh Mint.
Add 2 to 3 cups of water and 1 cup of ice, stir and let set for twenty to 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.

Enjoy!