Frozen Mint Ice

Directions

1. 1
   Wash mint leaves, pick from stems and soak in lemon juice for 1/2 hour; strain.
2. 2
   Boil sugar and water 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Add to strained mint and lemon juice.
4. 4
   Chill; add green food coloring and mint extract and freeze.
5. 5
   Break the crystals up into slush about half way through the freezing; break them up again just prior to serving them in pretty, chilled glasses.