As hot as it gets in this godforsaken town, you must drink. A lot. And after a while water just doesn't cut it..... sooo to use up some of the mint I started growing and the limes that were going bad I whipped up a batch of this goodness. Enjoy~
Ingredients:
6 cups water, divided
1 3/4 cups sugar (I used agave)
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
1 cup fresh lime juice (about 12 limes: before you cut, roll them on the counter top to get more juice out of them)
10 mint sprigs (optional)
10 lime slices (optional)
Preparation:
Combine 2 cups water, sweetener of choice, 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, and lime juice in a large pitcher, stirring well. Serve over ice; garnish with mint sprigs and lime slices, if desired (or trying to show off ;)
