Ingredients

2 cups fresh strawberries

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 medium cucumber, sliced

Ice

1/2 cup Aunt Sue’s Honey, or more to taste

Sparkling water or club soda

Lime wedges, fresh mint and strawberries to garnish

Directions

In a blender, blend the fresh strawberries until smooth.

Pass the puree through a fine sieve and collect strawberry liquid into a medium bowl.

In a large pitcher, whisk together the water, sugar and lime juice until sugar dissolves.

Add in the strawberry mixture, cucumbers, ice and liquid sweetener. Top with about a liter of sparkling water or club soda.

Mix well and add sweetener to taste.

Serve with garnishes and enjoy immediately.