Pitcher Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
Prepare Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine equal parts sugar and water (1 cup each). Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then let it cool.
Juicing Lemons
Juice fresh lemons until you have 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
Muddle Mint Leaves
In a large pitcher, add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves to release their essential oils.
Mixing
Combine Ingredients
In the pitcher with muddled mint, add the freshly juiced lemon juice, simple syrup, and 4 cups of water. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Add Optional Ingredients
If desired, add lemon slices for garnish and ice cubes to chill the pitcher.