Vanilla Strawberry Cooler |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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A vanilla bean is an extravagance that lends a note of sophistication to this drink, but extract is a fine substitute. Ingredients:
1 lb strawberries (1 qt), trimmed and halved (quartered if large) |
1 cup fresh lemon juice |
3/4 cup superfine granulated sugar |
4 cups water |
1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. Blend strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and 2 cups water in a blender, 1 to 2 minutes (in batches if necessary). Scrape seeds from vanilla bean with tip of a knife into blender (or add extract), then blend with strawberry purée. If desired, pour through a very fine sieve into a pitcher to remove strawberry seeds, pressing hard on solids. Stir in remaining 2 cups water and serve over ice.
2. Cook's notes: Cooler can be chilled, covered, up to 1 day. Vanilla pod can be placed in a jar of sugar to flavor it.
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