6 cups water
2-1/2 cups chopped strawberries
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 11 lemons)
In large saucepan, combine 6 cups water, strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes until sugar dissolves and mixture turns a deep pink. Cool.
Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a pitcher. Discard solids. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve over ice. (If too sweet, add a bit more water.)