Strawberry Limeade from Southern Living

Ingredients

• 3 cup(s) sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 cup(s) sugar
• 4 cup(s) cold water
• 2/3 cup(s) fresh lime juice (about 4 large limes)

Preparation

1. 1. Stir together strawberries and sugar in a large bowl; crush strawberries with a wooden spoon, and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
2. 2. Process strawberry mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Press mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, using back of a spoon to squeeze out juice; discard solids. Add cold water and lime juice, stirring until blended. Cover and chill 2 to 24 hours.