Crushed Mint Lemonade

• 6 large lemons, scrubbed, thinly sliced


• 2 cups loosely packed mint leaves, thick stems trimmed away


• 1 1/4 cups sugar


• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice


• 2 cups water


• ice cubes

Using a potato masher, mash sliced lemon slices, mint, 1 cup of the sugar, and 1/2 cup lemon juice in a bowl until juice, about 5 minutes. Strain lemon mixture through coarse sieve set over another large bow, pressing masher on the solids in sieve to extract some pulp and as much liquid as possible. Mix 2 cups water and remaining 1/4 cup sugar into lemon liquid and pulp in bowl. Fill pitcher with ice and pour lemonade over ice. Let stand 5 minutes to chill. Fill tall glasses with ice and add lemonade.

Source: Low Fat Lifestyle.com