Minted Lemonade

I can't keep enough of this in the refrigerator. My husband's favorite.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 2 quarts, about

Ingredients

• 8  cups water
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  cup fresh mint leaves
• 2  oranges, sliced
• 1  cup fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. In a big saucepan, add the water, sugar, mint leaves, and orange slices; bring to a full boil over high heat.
2. Take the saucepan off the burner, cover, and let cool for 1 hour.
3. Strain mixture into a large pitcher, discard mint leaves.
4. Add the lemon juice; stir to mix well.
5. Serve in glasses over ice.