A Better Still Lemonade Recipe

Ingredients
3 large whole lemons, scrubbed to remove wax
125g/4oz sugar
1.5ltr/2 pint boiling water
3 mint sprigs
4 lemon slices
ice cubes

method
1. Cut up the lemons and put them into a large stoneware jug,
2. Add the mint and sugar and pour over the boiling water,
3. Leave over night, stirring the mixture at bed time,
4. Strain in the morning and decant,
5. Serve with ice when the sun is shining.