Lemon Quencher - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 cups water, divided
10 fresh mint leaves
1 cup lemon juice
2/3 cup honey
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
ice cube
mint sprig, to garnish
lemon peel, strips (to garnish)

Preparation

In a blender, combine 1 cup water and mint leaves; cover and process for 1 minute.
Strain mixture into a pitcher,discarding mint. Add the lemon juice, honey,grated lemon peel, and remaining water, stir until blended.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve over ice. Garnish with mint sprigs and lemon peel if desired.