Orange-Mint Julep - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 handfuls fresh mint leaves
2 1/2 c. water
2 c. sugar
juice of 6 lemons
juice of 2 oranges

Preparation

Place fresh mint leaves in a pan.
Cover with 2 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil.
Simmer 5 minutes.
When cool, add sugar, lemon juice and orange juice.
Heat the mixture, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved.
Store in the refrigerator in a covered container.