Hint-of-Mint Lemonade

Name: Hint-of-Mint Lemonade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2/3 cup water; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 fresh mint sprig; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1-3/4 cups cold water; Crushed ice; Lemon slices and additional mint, optional

We always have a plentiful supply of fresh mint leaves in the garden, so this makes a very refreshing drink on hot summer days. —Laura Mae Newcomer, Bowdoin, Maine

Ingredients

2/3 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1 fresh mint sprig
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1-3/4 cups cold water
Crushed ice
Lemon slices and additional mint, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the mint, lemon juice, orange juice and zest. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
Strain and discard mint and orange peel. Stir in cold water; serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and additional mint if desired.