Make the lemon syrup: Bring the lemon zest, 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan, then simmer on low 20 minutes. Add lemon juice and salt. Cool to room temp.

Meanwhile, make the strawberry syrup: Toss the strawberries and the remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl and let sit at room temperature until the sugar dissolves, about 45 minutes. Strain the strawberry mixture; reserve the strawberry syrup and berries separately.

Make the : Mix equal parts lemon syrup and water in pitcher. (More or less to taste). For each drink, put about 1 tablespoon of the strawberry syrup in a tall glass. Fill with ice, then top with the and some of the reserved strawberries.