Zubereitung

1. 1

   Pick the mint leaves and wash it in running water.

2. 2

   Clean and grate the ginger.

3. 3

   Heat water in a vessel and add sugar to it.

4. 4

   Let the sugar dissolve; filter the sugar syrup with a thin muslin cloth.

5. 5

   Boil it further on medium heat till the syrup becomes a bit thick, about 20 minutes. Take off heat and cool the syrup.

6. 6

   Now add the mint leaves, grated ginger and juice of lemons. Leave it aside for 4-5 hours to let the mint flavor seep into the syrup.

7. 7

   Add green color if required.

8. 8

   Store the concentrate in a clean glass bottle.

9. 9

   To make the drink, pour about 1 tbsp. of the concentrate and add water to suit your taste.

10. 10

    Top it with crushed ice and serve the refreshing Minty-lemony drink.