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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Mint
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the fresh mint leaves. Bring to a boil over medium heat and then remove from heat. Let it steep for about 10 minutes.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
While the mint is steeping, juice the lemons to extract the juice. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 3
Mix the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, granulated sugar, and the steeped mint water (after removing the mint leaves). Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 4
Add Water and Ice
Add 3 cups of cold water to the mixture in the pitcher and stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if needed. Add ice cubes before serving.
- 5
Serve
Pour the mint lemonade into glasses, garnish with extra mint leaves if desired, and enjoy!