Orange Mint Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. water
juice of 6 lemons
juice of 3 oranges
grated rind of 2 oranges
2 handfuls fresh mint leaves
ginger ale

Preparation

Combine sugar with water and boil 10 minutes.
Place lemon juice, orange juice, orange rind and mint leaves in large pitcher. Pour sugar and water mixture over ingredients in pitcher.
Cover and let set for 1 hour.
Strain and add ginger ale to taste.