Wash and prep 2 cups of strawberries and 1 lemon
Cut the strawberries into small pieces, place into a medium saucepan with 5 lemon slices
Sprinkle 1 cup of granulated sugar over the fruit
Add in 1/2 cup water
Stir the ingredients over medium heat for 10 minutes or until they are reduced to a syrupy sauce
Strain the contents over a medium sized bowl using a wire mesh strainer
Pour the syrup into your pitcher for serving
Add in 1 liter of your favorite lemonade
Add extra slices of strawberry and lemon for added flavor
Finish with fresh mint leaves and enjoy