Step 1

Pick the mint leaves and wash it in running water.

Step 2

Clean and grate the ginger.

Step 3

Heat water in a vessel and add sugar to it. Let the sugar dissolve; filter the sugar syrup with a thin muslin cloth.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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. Add green color if required.

Step 6

Store the concentrate in a clean glass bottle.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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