Ingredients:

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 6 medium lemons)
6 cups cold water
ice
1 cup strawberries, chopped for topping
lemon slice, for garnish

Directions:

STEP 1: In a small sauce pan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

STEP 2: Place strawberries into a food processor or blender and process/blend until smooth.

STEP 3: Pour pureed strawberries into the sugar water. Add lemon juice. Stir well.

STEP 4: Pour strawberry lemon mixture and cold water into a large pitcher. Stir well and add ice. Pour into glasses and top with chopped strawberries and a lemon slice.