Orange Lemonade

Directions

1. 1
   Place sugar in a saucepan.
2. 2
   Stir in 2 1/2 cups water.
3. 3
   Heat the mixture until the sugar dissolves.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
5. 5
   Squeeze juice from lemons and oranges (about 1 1/2 cups of each).
6. 6
   Add juices to cooled syrup. Pour over the mint leaves; cover and steep for 1 hour. Strain fruit syrup; pour into jars or place into a pitcher.
7. 7
   Cover and chill the fruit syrup.
8. 8
   Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.