Pink Lemonade

Photo by Scott Phillips

Ingredients

Zest of 2 lemons, peeled off in strips with a vegetable peeler (avoid the white pith)
1-½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh strawberries (about 6 oz.)
2 cups fresh lemon juice

Combine the sugar and strawberries with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium- high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the berries begin to release their color and soften slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest. Set aside and le...

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