Here comes Ramadan Episode 13 – Strawberry Lemonade

Drinks__Recipes

Ingredients (makes 1 jug)

½ cup water

½ cup sugar/honey

1 ½ cups frozen strawberries

Juice of 2 to 3 lemons

4 cups cold water

Mint Leaves

Combine ½ cup water with the sugar/honey and cook till a smooth syrup is formed. Set aside in the fridge till cooled completely. Blend the frozen strawberries with sugar syrup and 1 cup cold water till smooth. Pour into a jug. Add the lemon juice and 3 cups cold water on top. Stir & adjust lemon quantity as per your liking. Serve cold over some ice, lemon wedges and mint leaves.

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