Fresh Minted Lemonade
Ooh, with lots of mint! Screams summer! adapted from cooks illustrated, their most popular recipes!
Steps
Mash lemons , mint leaves , and sugar 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 !.
Ingredients
lemons, fresh mint leaves, granulated sugar, salt, cold water