Homemade Strawberry Drink
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh strawberries
- 1 liter water
- 1 cup sugar (or to taste)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries well and slice them.
- Place them in a glass container with the sugar and let sit for about 1 hour to release their natural juice.
- Pour the mixture into a pot and add the water.
- Simmer over low heat for 10–15 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice and stir well.
- Strain the mixture to get a smooth drink.
- Let it cool completely, then pour into bottles and refrigerate.
Serving
Serve chilled with ice cubes and extra strawberry slices for garnish