Claret Lemonade

Directions

1. 1
   Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan over high heat.
2. 2
   Reduce the heat to medium-low.
3. 3
   Simmer, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved, 6 to 8 minutes.
4. 4
   Let cool completely.
5. 5
   Half fill a glass pitcher with ice cubes or cracked ice.
6. 6
   Add the lemon juice and a few slices of orange.
7. 7
   Fill the pitcher nearly full with claret and add sugar syrup to taste.
8. 8
   Let stand 20 minutes to blend and ripen.
9. 9
   Serve over ice.