Mormon Margaritas

{Mormon Margaritas}

(aka strawberry lemonade)

recipe from the Merritts

11/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 pint strawberries

1 1/2 cups sugar

water to make 1/2 gallon

slices of lemon and strawberries for garnish

Cut off green parts form strawberries and process in a blender with a splash of water until smooth. Pass strawberry puree through a fine sieve to eliminate most of the seeds. You should have 1/2 to 1 cup of strawberry juice. Combine with lemon juice, sugar and water. Taste. Adjust sugar if necessary. Chill well. Garnish with fresh lemon and strawberry slices.