Lemon Quencher

Name: Lemon Quencher
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 5 cups water, divided; 10 fresh mint leaves; 1 cup lemon juice; 2/3 cup honey; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; ice cube; mint sprig, to garnish; lemon peel, strips (to garnish)

Submitted by FloridaGrl

"This is a nice, lemony cooler for those really hot days."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 8

ingredients

5 cups water, divided
10 fresh mint leaves
1 cup lemon juice
²⁄₃ cup honey
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
ice cube
mint sprig, to garnish
lemon peel, strips (to garnish)

directions

In a blender, combine 1 cup water and mint leaves; cover and process for 1 minute.
Strain mixture into a pitcher,discarding mint. Add the lemon juice, honey,grated lemon peel, and remaining water, stir until blended.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve over ice. Garnish with mint sprigs and lemon peel if desired.