There’s a lot of great ways to eat strawberries , but you can also reap the benefits of the fruit by drinking them!

Martin’s Grocery has created a healthy recipe for strawberry lemonade using fresh strawberries instead of a powdered substitute.

Ingredients:

2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups water
4 pints fresh strawberries
2 cups ice cubes
6 medium lemons, fresh juice to equal 1 cup
2 cups cold water
Fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Combine sugar and water in medium saucepan and bring to full boil over HIGH heat.
Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
Boil for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow sugar syrup to cool completely.
Pour into large pitcher or beverage container.
Purée berries in food processor or blender.
On HIGH speed, add ice to blender and purée until smooth.
Pour berry mixture into sugar syrup.
Add lemon juice and water and stir until completely dissolved.
Serve in chilled glasses decorated with a sprig of mint, if desired.