• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 1/2 cups water, separated
• 1 cup water
• 1 pint of strawberries
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup kiwi-infused vodka (recipe below)
To create simple syrup, combine lemon zest, sugar and one cup of water in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, strain zest and let cool.
In a blender, puree strawberries and a half-cup of water.
In a large pitcher, combine strawberry puree, simple syrup, lemon juice and vodka. Stir to combine thoroughly. Add three cups water and taste; add more water if preferred. Serve over ice in a Collins glass, and garnish with strawberries.