Vodka Mint Lemonade or Limeade

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 4 limes or lemons, quartered and any seeds removed
• Leaves from 1 medium sized bunch of mint
• 8 cups of cold water
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup honey or sugar, more or less to taste
• 8 to 16 ounces vodka, about 1 to 2 cups, more or less to taste
• Ice cubes
• Lime or lemon slices to garnish

Preparation

Step 1

1.Place the quartered limes or lemons in the blender with 2 cups of water, sugar or honey, some ice, and half of the mint leaves.
2.Blend until the limes or lemons are crushed, the mixture should be slightly foamy with a whitish color.
3.Strain the lemonade and add the remaining 6 cups of water.
4.Stir in the vodka or allow guests to add the vodka according to their preference
5.Serve with ice and garnished with the remaining mint leaves and lime slices.