MINT LIMEADE

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This is from Cooking Light magazine. The fresh, cool flavor of mint is a welcome addition to this warm-weather drink. Try serving it as a refreshing cooler with spicy Asian food. **I just made this for a potluck recently and everyone raved about it. I thought the sweetness was just right but I like sweet. Since a couple of reviewers thought it was too sweet...if you don't like sweet... start with less sugar and add more at the end.**

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups water, divided
1 3/4 cups sugar, less to taste or 1 3/4 cups Splenda sugar substitute, to taste
1/3 cup of fresh mint, coarsely chopped
1 cup fresh lime juice (about 12 limes)
10 mint sprigs, to garnish (optional)
10 lime slices, to garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups water, sugar, and chopped mint in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Cook until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, let stand 10 minutes.
  • Strain through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids.
  • Combine the remaining 4 cups water, sugar syrup, and lime juice in a large pitcher, stirring well.
  • Serve over ice, garnish with mint sprigs and lime slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 7.5, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 44.2, Protein 0.2

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