Orange Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1 34 c sugar
• 2 12 c water
• 8 lemons
• lemon slices optional
• 1 sprig fresh mint optional
• 4 to 5 oranges
• ice cubes
• water

Directions

1. In medium saucepan combine sugar and water
2. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved stirring constantly
3. Cool
4. Finely shred enough orange and lemon peel to make 2 tablespoons
5. Set aside
6. Squeeze juice from the lemons and 1 12 cups orange juice Add juices and peel to the cooled syrup
7. If desired pour over mint sprig cover and let stand 1 hour
8. Strain mixture pour into jars and cover
9. Refrigerate
10. To serve fill glasses or pitcher with ice cubes
11. Pour equal amounts of fruit syrup and water over ice
12. Stir to combine
13. If desired garnish with lemon slices Makes 6 cups fruit syrup or 12 8 ounce servings of orange-lemonade