Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 pint fresh strawberries (stems removed)
- 1 tablespoon mint leaves (plus more for garnish)
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups vodka
- Lemon slices or wedges (for garnish)
Instruction
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to simmer until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat and allow to cool, about 30 minutes. (You can make this syrup up to 1 month in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.)
- Puree strawberries and mint leaves together in blender or food processor.
- Combine all the simple syrup, strawberry-mint puree, lemon juice, water, and vodka in a 2.5-quart pitcher. Stir to combine.
- Fill rocks glasses with ice and pour in the lemonade. Garnish with a lemon slice or wedge and some more fresh mint, if desired.
