Limeade

Directions

1. 1
   Put the lime juice in a large pitcher.
2. 2
   Stir in 6 tablespoons sugar until it dissolves.
3. 3
   Stir in the water.
4. 4
   Crush the mint sprigs, then stir into the limeade.
5. 5
   Taste and add the remaining sugar if desired.
6. 6
   Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
7. 7
   Transfer the limeade, including the mint sprigs, to a chilled large thermos.
8. 8
   Serve over ice cubes, tucking 2 or 3 mint sprigs among the cubes.