1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 6 cups water 1/4 tsp. salt Ice Cubes Lime slices Fresh mint sprigs * Put 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar in a pot and bring to a boil until sugar dissolves. Cook 5 more minutes, until it looks a little thicker. * Combine everything and put in the fridge until cold * Serve over ice and garnish with slices of lime and fresh mint * Sit back and read a good book on the front porch, sipping your refreshing limeade!