Mint Lemonade

By GratefulSea

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar for simple syrup
• Ice cubes
• 1 2/3 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 Tablespoons julienned mint, plus leaves for garnish
• 1 lemon, sliced 1/4-inch thick, plus more for garnish

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1/4 cup water. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. Let stand until completely cool.

In a large pitcher half-filled with ice, add 2 cups water, lemon juice, simple syrup, mint, and lemon slices. Stir to combine. Serve over ice. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices.

Source: Martha Steward
Serves 6.