Mint Lemonade
Try this easy and refreshing spin on lemonade!
INGREDIENTS
8 large lemons, divided
20 fresh mint leaves, divided
1 cup granulated sugar
3 cups boiling water
4 cups cold water
Ice cubes
Preparation Serves 8
Slice 7 lemons thinly. Seed sliced lemons and place in a large mixing bowl. Add 12 mint leaves and the sugar. Pour in boiling water. Let mixture sit for 45 minutes at room temperature, occasionally pressing lemons and mint with a spoon.
Strain liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher with at least a 2½-quart capacity. Juice the remaining lemon; add to the strained liquid. Add cold water; stir well. Pour lemonade over ice cubes into a glass; garnish with a mint leaf.
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