Serves 6.

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh mint, or 2/3 ounce dried mint
2 cups boiling water
1 quart cold water
Sugar to taste
Ice cubes
6 strips lemon peel
6 mint sprigs, dusted with powdered sugar

Preparation

Pour the boiling water over the mint and steep for half an hour in a double boiler over hot water.
Strain, and combine the liquid with the cold water and sugar to taste.
Pour into tall glasses filled with ice cubes; garnish with lemon peel and fresh mint dusted with powdered sugar.