Refreshing Minty Lemonade

I wanted to share with y'all one of my favorite summer drinks. On a hot summer day, this drink is will definitely quench your thirst.

It's easy, pretty and delicious!

REFRESHING MINTY LEMONADE

Step 1: 

You will need to begin by making a mint simple syrup.

*1/4 cup water
*1/4 cup sugar
*1 Tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped

In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and mint leaves. Stir and bring to a boil. Cook until sugar has dissolved, then remove from heat.  Set aside to cool for about an hour and strain out mint leaves.

Step 2:

Here are the additional ingredients you will need:

• 2 cups crushed ice
• 1/2 cup prepared lemonade (I use Minute Maid Light, in the carton)
• Fresh mint sprigs, optional for garnish (I always like to make my drinks look pretty.)

Fill 2 glasses with the crushed ice. Pour 1/2 of the lemonade into each glass and top with a splash of the sugar syrup. Garnish each with a mint sprig.  



This drink would look great served in the new Southern Girl Mason Jar Glasses from The Pink Window.
http://www.thepinkwindow.com/item_1880/Sweet-Tea-Mason-Jar--Sugar.htm