Strawberry Cooler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sliced fresh strawberries
1 1/2 c. water
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. ginger ale
fresh strawberries for garnish

Preparation

Place strawberries in container of an electric blender; process 30 seconds.
Add water and next 3 ingredients; blend until smooth.
Stir in ginger ale.
Serve over crushed ice.
Garnish, if desired.
Yields 4 cups.