Southern mint lemonade

Are the dog days of summer leaving you parched? Meals on Heels has got you covered with this southern mint lemonade recipe. For more yummy recipes, giveaways and Mindy's food philosophy, visit Meals on Heels Blog and don't worry, eat happy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 12 lemons)
• Rinds and left-over pulp of 12 lemons
• 7 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• Shot of simple syrup
• 1 small bunch of fresh whole mint leaves, rinsed and dried

Directions

1. To make fresh simple syrup, combine sugar and 1 cup filtered water until dissolved over medium heat, in a small saucepan. Whisk and set aside to cool.
2. In a large pot, boil remaining 6 cups of water. Add lemon rinds and lemon pulp.
3. Cover with lid and allow to steep for 15 minutes then strain. Combine all ingredients including mint leaves into a tall pitcher dispenser. Refrigerate until cold.
4. Add simple syrup and 1 cup of ice. Stir.

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