Quench a summertime thirst with this refreshing, sweet-tart and sparkling strawberry lemonade.

Strawberry Lemonade

2 pints strawberries, cleaned and hulled
3 cups cold water
3/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups club soda

Strawberries for garnish (optional)

1. In blender, puree strawberries.
2. Combine the pureed strawberries with cold water, lemon juice and sugar; stir until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add club soda.
4. Serve over ice, garnished with strawberries, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.