Ingredients

• 8 large strawberries, halved
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 7 cups water, divided
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

1. Place strawberries in a blender; top with 2 tablespoons sugar. Pour 1 cup water over sugared strawberries. Blend until strawberry chunks transform into juice.
2. Combine strawberry juice, 6 cups water, 1 cup sugar, and lemon juice in a large pitcher; stir until blended. Chill before serving.