Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade

Yield: about 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups chopped rhubarb
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups sliced strawberries, divided
• 1 cup lemon juice

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine water, rhubarb, sugar, lemon rind and vanilla extract. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Let mixture simmer, covered, for 8 minutes.
2. Stir in half of the strawberries and bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let mixture cool. Strain mixture and discard pulp.
3. Combine strained juice, remaining strawberries and lemon juice.
4. Serve over ice.