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Minty Orange Lemonade Recipe

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, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

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Minty Orange Lemonade Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + standing

Yield: 12 Servings

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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.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 113 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, trace protein.

Originally published as Minty Orange Lemonade in Test Kitchen Favorites 2004 , p31