- 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
- 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.