Lemon Quencher

Recipe By: N. Jay Sorensen, RD
Serving Size: 8 Preparation Time: 0:10
Categories: Beverages
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5 cups water
10 each mint leaves
1 cup lemon juice
⅔ cup honey
2 teaspoons lemon peel — grated
ice cubes
In a blender, add 1 cup water and mint leaves. Cover and process for 1 minute. Strain mixture into a pitcher and discard the mint. Add lemon juice, honey, lemon peel and remainder of water; stir until blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve over ice and garnish with mint sprigs and lemon wheels.