Ingredients

• 6 large lemons, scrubbed, thinly sliced
• 1 small bunch fresh mint, thick stems trimmed (about 2 loosely packed cups)
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups water
• Ice cubes

Instructions

1. Using potato masher, mash sliced lemons, mint, 1 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup lemon juice in large bowl until juicy, about 5 minutes. Strain lemon mixture through coarse sieve set over another large bowl, pressing masher on 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; pour lemonade over ice. Let stand 5 minutes. Fill 4 to 6 tall glasses with ice; add lemonade.