Strawberry Cooler
["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"]
["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."]
["fresh strawberries", "water", "sugar", "lemon rind", "lemon juice", "ginger ale", "fresh strawberries"]