Strawberry Lemon Crush

This is one of the prettiest summer drinks. It suits all ages and goes down as smoothly at an evening cocktail party as at a lazy afternoon gathering on the veranda.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

Preparation:

Place hulled strawberries in blender or food processor. In bowl, combine sugar, lemon juice and 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the water, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add to berries; purée, gradually adding remaining water, until mixture is smooth.

Serve over ice cubes in tulip-shaped glasses and garnish with unhulled berries or mint.