- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Combine 6 cups water and the sugar in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and chill in the fridge. When fully chilled, add the lemon juice and salt. Serve with fresh mint leaves.