Place the peels in a pot with water and bring to a boil.
Let simmer for about 10-15 minutes to extract the flavour.
Filter the water to remove the peels and add the sugar, stirring until completely dissolved.
Add the lemon juice and, if you like, the mint leaves.
Let cool and serve with ice.
Other Ideas
Flavoured Sugar: Place the peels in a jar with sugar and let them sit for a few days. You will get a scented sugar to use in desserts or tea.
Tea Infusion: Use the peels to flavor tea or herbal teas. Just add them to hot water along with the tea leaves.
Candied: You can make candied lemon peels. Blanch them, then immerse them in a sugar syrup and let them dry.
Flavored Bath Foam: Put the peels in a cloth bag and use them to scent your bath.
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