Rhubarb Lemonade

• 2-3 stalks rhubarb, chopped
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 5 c. water
• 1 1/2 lbs. strawberries, stemmed and crushed
• 1 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 5 large lemons)

Bring rhubarb, sugar, and water to a boil.  Remove from heat a stir in strawberries.  Let steep and cool for 30 minutes.

Strain mixture though a fine sieve, discarding solids, and refrigerate to chill.  Stir in lemon juice.  Serve rhubarb lemonade over ice.

Serves 6; 246 calories.

VERDICT:  Really does taste like rhubarb despite only having 3 stalks to 1.5 pounds of strawberries.  If rhubarb poisoning doesn't set in, keep.