Minty Lemon & Lime Elixer
1 cup agave nectar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup of fresh mint leaves
1 cup boiling water
2 cups filtered water (cold or room temperature)
Wash the mint and remove thick stems. Crush mint with a mortar and pestle to release mint juices. Place mint in a small glass jar with teaspoon (to absorb heat) and cover with 1 cup boiling water. Let sit for 1 hour and add agave nectar. Place this minty syrup in refrigerator overnight. Mix 4 tablespoons of minty syrup with 1 tablespoon of lemon and 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and 2 cups of filtered water. Serve over ice.