Strawberry Juice Lemonade

• 1/2 cup (120ml) strawberry juice flavoring (concentrate)
• 1 cup (240ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
• 4 cups (960ml) cold sparkling water
• Ice cubes
• Fresh strawberries, for garnish
• Lemon slices, for garnish
• Mint leaves, for garnish

1. Prepare the Strawberry Syrup:
   In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the strawberry juice flavoring and granulated sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar has completely dissolved into the flavoring, creating a syrup. Remove from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
2. Mix the Lemonade:
   In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with the strawberry syrup. Stir well to integrate the flavors
3. Add Sparkling Water:
   Just before serving, pour the cold sparkling water into the pitcher. Gently stir to combine. The drink should have a beautiful, slightly pink hue with a fizzy top. 
4. Serve:
   Fill glasses with ice cubes to keep the drink chilled. Pour the sparkling strawberry lemonade over the ice, being careful to maintain the fizz. Garnish each glass with a fresh strawberry, a lemon slice, and a sprig of mint for an extra touch of flavor and elegance.

Tips:
Adjust Sweetness: Depending on your preference and the sweetness of your strawberry juice flavoring, you may want to adjust the amount of sugar. Start with less, as you can always add more.
Make it a Cocktail: For an adult version, add a splash of vodka or gin to each glass before pouring in the lemonade.
Alternative Sweeteners: If you prefer, you can substitute the granulated sugar with honey, agave syrup, or any sweetener of your choice. Just ensure it's fully dissolved in the strawberry syrup.
Serving Size: This recipe serves about 6 people, but it can easily be scaled up for larger gatherings or adjusted for individual servings.