Strawberry Lemonade

From Emeril Lagasse on Foodnetwork.com Next time strain the strawberries.

2 cups water
1 cup sugar
The peel of one lemon in strips (used a veggie peeler)
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
4 cups cold club soda


In a medium saucepan, melt the sugar in the water over med low or low heat until the sugar dissolves. Add the lemon peel and lemon juice, stir, and remove from the heat. Let cool and remove lemon peel.

In a blender, puree the pint of strawberries and add to the pitcher with the lemon juice. Stir well to combine and refrigerate until well chilled.

Add the club soda and some ice to a pitcher and stir well.