Turkish Mint Lemonade

Directions

1. 1
   Combine lemon juice, mint and ginger in a large bowl
2. 2
   Pour 4 cups of boiling water over mixture and stir well. Let steep for 30 minutes. Meanwhile...
3. 3
   Pour the other two cups of water over sugar in another bowl to form a syrup. Mix well to assure that the sugar dissolves completely.
4. 4
   Cool syrup to room temperature, approximately 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Strain the mint-lemon-ginger mixture in a fine mesh sieve.
6. 6
   Add the sugar syrup to the strained liquid and add 3-4 cups of water depending on how strong/tart you want the lemonade to taste.
7. 7
   Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
8. 8
   Add ice cubes to a pitcher and pour lemonade on top.
9. 9
   Serve, preferably with a sprig of mint in each glass.