SPICY STRAWBERRY JALAPENO LEMONADE

SPICY STRAWBERRY JALAPENO LEMONADE

Sweet ripe strawberries are mixed with sugar and jalapeños for a sweet, hot, and totally refreshing summer drink.

Recipe:

                            Yield:               makes 1 quart serving 4 to 6  

                   Total Time:                30 mins
                   Equipment:                Blender

Ingredients:

• 1 quart strawberries, hulled and split in quarters lengthwise
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 4 pieces
• 3/4 cup sugar
• pinch salt
• fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons
• 3 cups cold water
• 1 quart ice

Procedure:

1. Combine strawberries, jalepeño slices, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl and mix well. Let rest for 30 minutes.
2. Remove and discard jalapeño slices.Take strawberries and any exuded juices and syrup into a blender. Add lemon juice. Blend on high speed until it get smooth. Strain through a fine mesh. Add reserved strawberries and cold water and whisk to combine. Serve in ice-filled glasses.