Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 6 mint leaves
- 3-1/2 cups cold water
Preparation
- In a 1-quart pitcher, mix lemon juice, sugar and mint leaves. Add 3-1/2 cups of cold water to fill the pitcher.
- Chill until cold.
- Serve in a 6-ounce glass with a sprig of mint to garnish.
Helpful hints
- For a stronger mint flavor crush the mint leaves.
- To reduce carbohydrate and calories substitute Splenda® sweetener for sugar (12 packets or 1/2 cup Splenda® granular. Calories are reduced to 16 and carbohydrate to 4 grams.
