Hit-the-Spot Lemon Water

 

Ingredients for 6 servings:
1. 4 lemons, sliced
2. 1 1/2 cups firmly packed of fresh mint or 1 1/2 cups basil leaves
3. 6 -8 cups bottled water or 6 -8 cups tap water
4. 6 -8 cups ice cubes
5. of fresh mint or basil sprig

Directions:
1. Place lemon slices in a large pitcher.
2. Carefully rub the 1-1/2 cups mint leaves between the palms of your hands to slightly bruise the leaves.
3. Add to the pitcher with lemon.
4. Pour in water.
5. Cover and chill for 1 to 8 hours.
6. Strain lemon-water mixture.
7. Discard herbs.
8. Divide lemon slices and additional fresh mint or basil sprigs equally among 6 to 8 tall glasses or pint-sized canning jars.
9. For each serving, add 1 cup of ice cubes; fill with the lemon water.

Enjoy your meal!

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