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A pitcher for the porch

Cool water, fresh mint and a little lemon. Nothing complicated.

A pitcher of mint and lemon water on a country porch
5 minutesOriginal farmhouse recipe

A few good ingredients.

Serves 4
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Make something lovely.

  1. Wash the lemon and mint. Use a clean pitcher and safe drinking water.
  2. Add the lemon and gently bruised mint. Pour in the cold water.
  3. Serve fresh, with ice if you like. Keep the pitcher refrigerated rather than leaving it in the sun.

A flavoured drink, not a detox or medical treatment. Wash produce, use clean equipment and account for individual allergies. This recipe has not been independently kitchen-tested.