Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade

Adapted from [Epicurious|http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Strawberry-Rhubarb-Lemonade-200669]

Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients

3-1/2c water
2c rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch slices
2c strawberries, sliced
3/4c sugar
2-4 large lemon zest strips (I use a vegetable peeler or paring knife for this)
1/2t vanilla
1c fresh lemon juice

Instructions

In a saucepan stir together the water, rhubarb, half of the strawberries, sugar, 2 strips of the zest, and the vanilla, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, and simmer it, covered, for 8 minutes.

Let the mixture cool and strain it through a coarse sieve set over a pitcher, pressing hard on the solids. Stir in the remaining half of the strawberries and the lemon juice. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve over ice.