There is nothing better on a hot summer's day than a tall cooooold glass of tart, refreshing lemonade! Unless, of course it's STRAWBERRY lemonade! Strawberries are an excellent source of Vitaman C and Flavonoids which are known for their antioxidant properties. Lemons are an excellent source of Vitamin C as well. Try this refreshing drink this summer!

2 Pints or 4 cups fresh or frozen Strawberries.

1/2 Cup Caster Sugar (equivalent amounts of Splenda or other sweetners may be substituted for sugar if you so choose)

1/2 Cup Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice

Water and Crushed Ice

1. Place strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until smooth.

2. Pour into a 2 quart pitcher. Fill with water and crushed ice.

3. Stir until well blended and cold.

4. Serve in a tall glass and garnish with a slice of strawberry and lemon. (serves four)

For a variation try substituting other fruits for the strawberries. Raspberries (red and black) go well with lemonade and contain significant amounts of anti-oxidants and are also high in dietary fiber. Mangoes are also a great addition for a tart summer lemonade and mangoes are also a wonderful overall nutritional source containing fiber, potassium, amino acids and high amounts of Vitamins A and C.

NOTE: The Image used at the top of this post is Still Life Strawberries and Lemonade Print By Nan Wiseman and you can also click the photo of that delicious glass of strawberry-lemonade for a Calorie Control Strawberry-Lemonade Flavored Drink Mix with NutraSweet