Strawberry, Mint and Cucumber Lemonade

This recipe is a big hit at bridal and baby showers or at ladies luncheons and supper barbecues

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 1 quart

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1  cup water
• 2  cups fresh lemon juice
• 1  liter  club soda
• 1  cup  sliced strawberry
• 1  cup  sliced cucumber
• 1  cup fresh mint leaves
• 3  cups  ice cubes

Directions

1. combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Place over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved, mixing occasionally. Set aside to cool.
2. Place lemon juice, club soda and cooled syrup in a large pitcher and stir. (Here you can adjust sweet/tart balance to your liking) Add strawberries, cucumbers and mint. Top with ice cubes. Serve over additional ice if desired and garnish glasses with cucumber slices and or strawberries.