Yield: 2 Quarts

1 1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup boiling water

2 to 3 tsp. grated lime rind

1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice

5 cups cold water

lime slices

fresh mint sprigs

Combine sugar and boiling water, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add lime rind, lime juice, and cold water; mix well. Chill.

Serve over ice.

Garnish with lime slices and mint sprigs.