Thursday, April 29, 2010

Minted Lemonade

INGREDIENTS

3 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
9 lemons, sliced and seeded
1 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
1 gallon cold water

DIRECTIONS

In a saucepan, combine the sugar, the cup and a half of water, and sliced lemons. Heat to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add mint leaves. Allow to cool.

Combine with the gallon of cold water, mixing well. Strain into ice-filled glasses or a pitcher. Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint. Makes approximately 1 gallon.

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