With school ending on May 25 and summer coming around the corner, students need a quick and easy way to beat the heat. This delicious and simple strawberry lemonade recipe will help you chill out in the summer sun and celebrate the end of the school year.

Ingredients:

Strawberries (4 medium to large or 5 small)

¼ cup sugar or more for taste

1 tablespoon sugar for strawberry juice

3 cups water

½ cup water for strawberry juice

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions:

1. Start by squeezing lemons to get 1 cup juice, about 4 lemons or so. Set aside.

2. Chop strawberries and puree in blender or food processor. Add 1 tablespoon sugar to the mix.

3. Add 1/2 cup water.

4. Blend until you get it down to a nice juice.

5. Pour blended strawberry mixture and lemon juice into a pitcher. Mix until light orange color is achieved.

6. Add ¼ cup of sugar to the mixture. Add 3 cups of water. Mix to distribute evenly.

7. Chill with ice before serving or refrigerate for 30 minutes. Enjoy!