Southsides Cocktail I

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan cook 3 cups of water with sugar over moderate heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
2. 2
   Remove pan from heat and cool syrup.
3. 3
   In a large pitcher stir together syrup, remaining 7 cups water, lime juice, and lime slices and garnish with mint.
4. 4
   To serve, add 1 1/2 ounces (1 jigger) gin, vodka, or rum to each of 12 large goblets or tall glasses filled with ice cubes and add lime mixture to taste.
5. 5
   Garnish cocktails with mint.