Mint Lemonade

Bec's Note:

From my local newspaper, July 16, 2005. The recipe was adapted from "My Mother's Southern Entertaining," by James Villas. Makes about 8 cups.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 8.0 cups

• 8 large lemons , divided
• 20 fresh mint leaves , divided
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 cups boiling water
• 4 cups cold water
• ice cube

Directions:

1. Slice 7 lemons thinly.
2. Seed sliced lemons and place in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add 12 mint leaves; sprinkle with sugar.
4. Pour in boiling water.
5. Let sit for 45 minutes at room temperature, occasionally pressing lemons and mint with a wooden spoon.
6. Strain liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a glass punch bowl or a pitcher with at least a 2 1/2 quart capacity.
7. Juice the remaining lemon; add to the strained liquid.
8. Add cold water; stir well.
9. Add ice cubes; stir rapidly.
10. Ladle or pour lemonade and a few ice cubes into each glass; garnish each with a mint leaf.

Reviews

[Baby Kato]

What a lovely refreshing lemonade Bec. I really enjoyed this subtle lemonade. It was tart, tangy and semi sweet, with a light mint flavor. I am enjoying it as I review and can't wait to make it again. Thanks for sharing :)