Strawberry Balsamic Lemonade

Pair sweet fresh strawberries, lemonade, and some tangy Balsamic to create a great summertime beverage. Garnish with a ripe strawberry and sprig of mint for afternoon BBQ parties.

Ingredients:

• 16 Ounces Pre-Made Lemonade
• 4 Tablespoons More Than Olives Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Mint, chopped
• 2 Ounces Fresh Strawberry Puree
• 2 Ounces Sparkling Water
• Fresh Strawberries, for garnish
• Fresh Sprigs of Mint, for garnish

Directions:
To make the strawberry puree, take 4-5 fresh strawberries and remove the stems. Slice them and place them in a small, deep bowl. Muddle or smash up the strawberries until they are juicy and broken up creating the puree. If you are making a larger batch of puree, you can use a blender or food processor. 

In a Serving Pitcher, add the Lemonade, the chopped mint, and the More Than Olives Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar. Stir to blend.

Then add the sparkling water and the strawberry puree. Stir gently just to incorporate. 

Fill each glass ½ way with ice and fill with the strawberry lemonade. Garnish with a strawberry and sprig of mint. 

Another variation is to slice strawberries and add a few into the glass before adding the ice and a few in the middle of the ice. Then fill the glass with lemonade and garnish with a mint sprig. 

Enjoy!