Makes 1 Large Pitcher

INGREDIENTS

1½ cup of sugar
1 pint of strawberries, hulled and quartered
10 lemons, halved and seeds removed
1 tablespoon lemon zest
¼ cup fresh basil leaves , chopped fine
15 -20 cups of water

PREPARATION

Juice the lemons with a hand juicer, set aside.
In a medium wooden bowl mash the strawberries, sugar, zest and basil until a smooth paste forms.
Combine lemon juice, strawberry paste and water in a large pitcher, use a handheld blender to get it smoother or serve chunky for kids!