Frozen Grape Mint

Several long-stemmed sprays of
fresh mint,
1 pint plain or sparkling water,
2 T sugar,
2 T sugar,
1 pint strong lemonade,
1 pint grape juice

Pinch stems of the mint between thumb and finger until the bruised sprigs give out the utmost of their flavor, and thrust stems into a deep pitcher half-filled with cracked ice. Over them sprinkle the sugar and let it stand for half an hour. Then add grape juice, the lemonade and water. If sparkling water is used, add it just before serving.