Sparkling Strawberry Ice

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup Sugar
 * 1/2 cup water
 * 2 pint strawberry
 * 2 tbsp lemon juice
 * 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur

Directions

 * 1) In small saucepan combine Sugar and water.
 * 2) Stir over medium heat to dissolve Sugar.
 * 3) Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
 * 4) Cool to room temperature.
 * 5) In container of electric blender combine Sugar mixture, strawberries, lemon juice and liqueur.
 * 6) Blend until smooth, scraping sides of container as needed. Pour into shallow bowl.
 * 7) When frozen about 1 inch around edge, process in electric blender or food processor until smooth.
 * 8) Return to freezer; freeze until firm. Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving.
 * 9) Spoon into individual dishes. Garnish each serving with additional strawberries and accompany with cookies, if desired.