Fresh Minted Lemonade

Name: Fresh Minted Lemonade
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 1/2 quarts, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 10 -12 medium lemons, scrubbed well, halved lengthwise, all halves sliced thin; 2 cups fresh mint leaves, washed; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 1 pinch salt (optional); 5 cups cold water

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Recipe by Sharon123

Ooh, with lots of mint! Screams SUMMER! Adapted from Cooks Illustrated, their most popular recipes!

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READY IN: 15mins

SERVES: 6

YIELD: 1 1/2 quarts

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

10 -12

medium lemons, scrubbed well, halved lengthwise, all halves sliced thin
2

cups fresh mint leaves, washed
1 ¹⁄₄

cups granulated sugar
1

pinch salt (optional)
5

cups cold water

DIRECTIONS

Mash lemons, mint leaves, and sugar (and salt, if using) in a large, deep bowl with potato masher or back of wooden spoon until lemon slices give up their juice, sugar is dissolved, and juice is thickened to syrup consistency, about 4 minutes.
Pour half the lemon slices and syrup through a large sieve over bowl; press on solids with masher or back of wooden spoon to release as much liquid as possible.
Discard solids; move liquid to serving pitcher.
Repeat process with remaining lemon slices.
Stir in water until blended.
Chill well and stir to blend before serving, over ice. Enjoy!

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