Fresh Mint and Ginger Lemonade

I needed to make use of some extra mint leaves so I went searching online and found this recipe. It's from Epicurious site.  It came out refreshing. I wanted to add more honey, but I resisted.

INGREDIENTS

1. • 1/2 cup (packed) chopped fresh mint leaves
   • 1/3 cup chopped fresh ginger
   • 1/3 cup honey
   • 2 cups boiling water
   • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
   • 1 1/2 cups (about) cold water
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint leaves
• Lemon slices

PREPARATION

1. 1. Combine chopped mint, ginger, and honey in medium bowl. Add boiling water. Let steep 30 minutes. Strain into 4-cup glass measuring cup, pressing on solids to extract liquid. Add lemon juice and enough cold water to measure 4 cups total. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
   2. Fill glasses with ice cubes. Add lemonade. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices and serve.