Vanilla Strawberry Cooler

Vanilla Strawberry Cooler
Vanilla Strawberry Cooler
A vanilla bean is an extravagance that lends a note of sophistication to this drink, but extract is a fine substitute.
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  • Served Person: Makes about 1 1/2 quarts
Fruit Juice Non-Alcoholic Strawberry Vanilla Spring Gourmet Drink
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Carbohydrate 11 g(4%)
  • Fat 0 g(0%)
  • Fiber 1 g(3%)
  • Protein 0 g(1%)
  • Saturated Fat 0 g(0%)
  • Sodium 2 mg(0%)
  • Calories 44

Preparation 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. 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.

Preparation 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. 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.