01 - 
                Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add granulated sugar and stir constantly until completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
              
              
              
                02 - 
                In a blender, combine the fresh strawberries, freshly squeezed lime juice, and cooled simple syrup. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
              
              
              
                03 - 
                Transfer the strawberry mixture to a large pitcher. Add cold water and stir well. Taste and adjust with additional sugar or lime juice if preferred.
              
              
              
                04 - 
                Pour the limeade into serving glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with sliced strawberries and lime wedges if desired.
              
              
              
                05 - 
                For single servings, combine 90 ml of strawberry limeade mixture with 80 ml cold water over ice.