You will need:

• 1 c. fresh lemon juice
• 1 c. water
• 1 c. sugar
• fresh mint leaves

In a large pitcher, muddle mint leaves and 1 tbs. sugar.  On the stove top, heat 1 c. water and 1 c. sugar, until sugar dissolves.  Add water mixture (simple syrup) to pitcher and add lemon juice and crushed ice.  Add 3-4 c. cold water to taste!

If you don’t have crushed ice and want a slushie, crush ice and mint in a blender or food processor and add to the pitcher that way!

Also, this is so wonderful as a cocktail if you want to add gin!

Happy sipping!