Mint Orangeade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. shredded orange peel (optional)
1 c. fresh mint, lightly crushed
2 c. orange juice
1 1/4 c. lemon juice
ginger ale or club soda, chilled

Preparation

Combine 2 1/2 cups water and sugar in saucepan; bring to boil. Pour over mint.
Add juice.
Cover; let steep at least one hour. Strain; cover and chill.
For each drink, pour 1/3 cup fruit mix into tall glass over ice, if desired.
Fill with chilled ginger ale or club soda.
Makes 6 cups drink base.