Mint Sauce

Traditional accompiament with lamb.

• 1/4 pint vinegar
• 1/2 pint water
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons warm water

Simmer vinegar and water with 2 heaped tablespoons chopped mint until reduced to half the original quantity. Remove from heat and strain. Add 4 tablespoons warm water, lemon juice, sugar and salt. When cold add another 2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves.