Seville Orangeade

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the oranges in half lengthwise and then slice them into thin 1/8-inch slices.
2. 2
   Put them in a large flat-bottomed non-reactive bowl.
3. 3
   Stir in the sugar.
4. 4
   Use a potato masher to mash the orange slices until most of the segments are juiced.
5. 5
   Pour water into the bowl of orange slices.
6. 6
   Stir to mix gently, making sure that any undissolved sugar gets completely dissolved.
7. 7
   Stir in the lemon juice.
8. 8
   Set a large fine mesh strainer over another large bowl and strain the orange mixture through it, pressing if necessary to get out as much of the juice as possible.
9. 9
   Pour into a serving pitcher.