*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Old-Fashioned Lemonade

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Oranges

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/2  C.            water
   2      C.            sugar
   3                    oranges
   6                    lemons
     1/4  C.            lightly packed fresh
                        mint leaves (optional)
                        water
                        ice cubes

Heat the 2 1/2 cups water and sugar until sugar 
dissolves; cool. Grate 2 tablespoons of peel from oranges.
Squeeze juice from oranges and lemons (should be 1 1/2 cups
each). Add juices and peel to cooked syrup; pour over mint
leaves, if used. Cover and steep 1 hour. Strain into jar;
cover and refrigerate.
To serve, mix equal parts fruit syrup and water. Serve
over ice; garnish with fruit slices and mint leaves, if desired. 
Makes 6 cups concentrate.


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