Methodist Mint Julep - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. water
2 1/2 c. sugar
6 lemons
2 oranges
grated rind of 1 orange
large handful fresh mint leaves or 3 Tbsp. dried mint

Preparation

Place sugar and water in a saucepan and boil for 10 minutes. Squeeze juice from lemons and oranges.
Place juices, grated rind and mint in a juice container and add boiled sugar/water mixture. Refrigerate at least 24 hours.
Mix approximately 1 1/2 parts water to 1 part syrup.
Pour over ice in glasses.
Mixture may be kept up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator or may be frozen for later use.