Minty Orange Lemonade
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I keep this refreshing beverage on hand in the refrigerator during the warm summer months. Friends and neighbors enjoy cool glassfuls when they stop by to visit. —Kristin Arnett
SERVINGS: 12
CATEGORY: Beverages
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + standing
Ingredients:
- 2-1/2 cups water
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1-1/3 cups lemon juice
- 3/4 cup mint leaves
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 4 teaspoons grated orange peel
- 7 cups cold water
- Orange slices and mint sprigs
Directions:
In a large saucepan, combine water and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; add the lemon juice, mint, orange juice and peel. Let stand for 1 hour.
Strain and discard mint and peel. Add cold water; serve over ice. Garnish with mint and orange slices. Yield: 3 quarts.