Strawberry Cilantro Lemonade

Name: Strawberry Cilantro Lemonade
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 15 servings (1 cup each).
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups lemon juice; 1-3/4 cups sugar; 6 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed; 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 3 quarts cold water; Ice cubes

I'm not certain whether it's the pretty pink color or lip-puckering tartness that makes this drink so attractive. A hint of fresh cilantro really makes it stand out. —Stevie Duvall, Malvern, Arkansas

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups lemon juice
1-3/4 cups sugar
6 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed
3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 quarts cold water
Ice cubes

Directions

Place the lemon juice, sugar, strawberries and cilantro in a blender; cover and process until blended. Strain; discard pulp.
In two pitchers, combine equal amounts of strawberry mixture and water. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 115 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Stawberry Cilantro Lemonade in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2012