Food Service Version
Yield
Ingredients
10 quarts cold water
3 quarts, plus 2 cups mint syrup (see recipe below)
Mint Syrup:
1 quart, plus 3 cups granulated sugar
1 quart, plus 3 cups water
2 quarts, plus 2 cups mint leaves
Directions
2. Once sugar has melted, remove the pan from heat and add the mint leaves; allow to steep for 10-30 minutes.
3. Cool completely.
4. Combine all ingredients and serve over ice. Garnish with some mint leaves and fresh lemon slices.
Home Version
Yield
Ingredients
4 cups cold water
1 cup of mint syrup (see recipe below)
Mint Syrup:
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup water
1 cup mint leaves
Directions
2. Once sugar has melted, remove the pan from heat and add the mint leaves; allow to steep for 10-30 minutes.
3. Cool completely.
4. Combine all ingredients and serve over ice. Garnish with some mint leaves and fresh lemon slices.
Source: Weston Nicoll, Chef-Owner of Café Shelburne