For Strawberry Puree Syrup

1. Into a small saucepan you will combine the strawberries and sugar. Muddle these with a stiff silicone spatula or a potato masher. Bring them to a simmer and allow them to break down and the juice to fully release. Once mashed down, allow them to cool off the heat. Stir in lemon juice as it cools to ensure the color retains.
2. Once cooled, you can use them as-is. Or you can put them into a food processor or blend to create a puree.
3. An optional step if you make a puree, is to strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds. This is totally optional.
4. In a glass full of ice, add in the lemonade, and pour over a healthy spoonful of strawberry puree. Stir to combine and serve.

For Homemade Lemonade

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water to create a simple syrup. Bring to a simmer and allow the sugar to dissolve. Set aside to cool, similarly to the strawberry syrup.
2. When cooled, stir in the lemon juice.
3. Into a large pitcher add in 6-7 cups of water, then the lemon syrup. Stir. Adjust water to taste. Start with 6 cups of water and add up to 7 cups total. Chill.
4. Pour over ice when ready to serve.