If desired, add fresh mint leaves to the teapot or directly to the cup.

Add another tablespoon of fresh mint at the last minute.

If using fresh mint, stir it gently into the syrup.

Serve at room temperature and garnish with fresh mint.

"Can I pick some fresh mint to put in it first?"

Shake well before serving over ice, garnished with fresh mint.

"Nobody orders them, and the fresh mint just goes bad," a bartender growled after I tried.

For extra brightness, I added a quick sauce made with fresh mint.

The fresh mint is a reality check in what could otherwise be a lemonade.

Yumyum, I'm rather partial to a bit of fresh mint.