Mint Lemonade
Serves 4 to 6

1/4 cup sugar for simple syrup
Ice cubes
1 2/3 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tbls. julienned mint, plus leaves for garnish
1 lemon, sliced 1/4-inch thick, plus more
for garnish


1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1/4 cup water. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. Let stand until completely cool.

2. In a large pitcher half-filled with ice, add 2 cups water, lemon juice, simple syrup, mint, and lemon slices. Stir to combine. Serve over ice. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices.

this is a Martha Stewart recipe, and i thought it appropriate for a pick-me-up on this rainy 4th of july. i promise to update soon. this weekend my brother sam, his wife and their 19 month old daughter, emma-claire are up visiting from housten, tx. i have been able to take alot of great pictures, so as soon as i can get them developed (sorry, no digital yet!) i will post. until then, have a great day!!