Mint Lemonade

• large lemons, divided↗8
• fresh mint leaves, divided↗20
• cup granulated sugar↗1 cup
• cups boiling water3 cups
• cups cold water4 cups
• ice cube

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Slice 7 lemons thinly.

2. 2

   Seed sliced lemons and place in a large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Add 12 mint leaves; sprinkle with sugar.

4. 4

   Pour in boiling water.

5. 5

   Let sit for 45 minutes at room temperature, occasionally pressing lemons and mint with a wooden spoon.

6. 6

   Strain liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a glass punch bowl or a pitcher with at least a 2 1/2 quart capacity.

7. 7

   Juice the remaining lemon; add to the strained liquid.

8. 8

   Add cold water; stir well.

9. 9

   Add ice cubes; stir rapidly.

10. 10

    Ladle or pour lemonade and a few ice cubes into each glass; garnish each with a mint leaf.