FRESH MINTED LEMONADE

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Make and share this Fresh Minted Lemonade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 quarts, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.2, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 12, Carbohydrate 62.2, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 41.6, Protein 2.5

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