How to Make Southern Mint Lemonade

Need a cool, refreshing drink to relieve the heat of the summer? Or, maybe a cool addition to the family reunion? This is good ole' southern lemonade with a touch of sweet and a splash of mint. (Serves 20-24 people)

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 cups sugar
• 5 cups water
• Juice of 12 lemons (or 3 tbs lemon juice = 1 lemon)
• Juice of 4 oranges
• 2 cups crushed mint leaves
• Sauce Pan
• Collander
• Pitcher

1. 
    

   Simmer sugar and water on medium heat for 5 minutes, remove frome heat and let cool

2. 
    

   Add lemon juice, orange juice, and mint leaves to sugar water

3. Let the lemonade rest for 10 minutes

4. 
    

   Use collander to strain into pitcher and refrigerate, making a concentrated lemonade

5. To serve, add concentrate to water in equal amounts

Tips & Warnings

• Concentrate can be frozen and used at a later date or freeze in ice trays for a tasty addition to ice water
• Experiment using Splenda for a sugar substitute
• To garnish, serve with a strawberry, pineapple, or cherry skewer on the side

[tysgrammy]

on 6/13/2008 DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!