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Volume 5, Number 44 - April 30, 2004
Hit-the-Spot Lemon Water

 

Ingredients:

4   lemons, sliced
1-1/2  cups firmly packed fresh mint or basil leaves
6  to 8 cups bottled water or tap water
6  to 8 cups ice cubes
Fresh mint or basil sprigs

Instructions:

Place lemon slices in a large pitcher. Carefully rub the 1-1/2 cups mint leaves between the palms of your hands to slightly bruise the leaves. 

Add to the pitcher with lemon. 

Pour in water. 

Cover and chill for 1 to 8 hours.

2. Strain lemon-water mixture. Discard herbs. 

Divide lemon slices and additional fresh mint or basil sprigs equally among 6 to 8 tall glasses or pint-sized canning jars. 

For each serving, add 1 cup of ice cubes; fill with the lemon water. 
 

Servings: 6-8

Nutrition Facts: 
Amount Per  Serving: Calories 11 g
Fat 0 g, Cholesterol  0 mg, 
Sodium 8 mg, 

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