Fresh Strawberry Lemonade

I can't wait for this summer to be over. Sorry sun-loving people, but the season is not for me. Give me rain and thunderstorms everyday, and I'll be one happy person...okay, maybe not everyday because who likes flood, right?. Living in Florida, I just want it to be winter all year long. Weather in the 60's and 70's, mmm...

One positive thing about summer is strawberry lemonade. This, I'm a big fan. The sweet citrus-y taste is heaven in my mouth and the coolness running down my throat invigorates my soul. So today I made some, and for a minute, forgot what summer was like as I gulped down a glass of my fresh limonada.

I was ready to use my frozen strawberries but saw fresh ones at Walmart sold for very cheap.

I don't have a juicer so I just quartered my lemons and squeezed them one by one. I started with 2 lemons but ended up adding 2 more. I like my lemonade a little bit on the sour side.

I can't believe this yummy drink is so easy and cheap to make, and better yet, a healthy alternative to my other favorite: Pepsi (which I've been avoiding as much as I can now that I'm pregnant).

RECIPE
Adapted from: laylita.com
Servings: 3-4 glasses

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. fresh strawberries, cut in halves
• juice from 4 lemons (or more/less depending on your taste)
• 2 tbsp. sugar (or to taste)
• 6 cups water, divided
• ice cubes

Directions:

• Puree strawberries in a blender with 2 cups of water.
• Add the fresh lemon juice and the remaining 4 cups of water. 
• Strain the berry-lemon mixture into a large pitcher and add sugar. Stir.
• Serve over ice.