Gallons Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring (optional)
Method
Preparation
Gather All Ingredients
Collect all the ingredients listed in the base and flavoring sections.
Prepare Flavoring (if using)
If you choose to flavor the water, prepare the lemon juice by juicing fresh lemons. Measure out 1 cup of lemon juice.
Prepare Mint Leaves
Rinse 1 cup of fresh mint leaves under cold water. Gently pat dry with a paper towel.
Mixing
Combine Water and Flavoring
In a large container or pitcher, pour in the 1 gallon of water. If using, add the prepared lemon juice and the dissolved sugar mixture to the water.
Add Mint
Add the fresh mint leaves to the mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Serving
Chill the Gallon
Place the gallon of flavored water in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to chill.
Serve
Serve the chilled gallon of water in glasses over ice, garnished with additional mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.