Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade

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

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.

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.

Combine strained juice, remaining strawberries and lemon juice. Serve over ice.

Makes about 6 servings.