Minty Citrus Drink Syrup

Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Minty Citrus Drink Syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 handful mint leaves, washed
1 (12-ounce) container frozen concentrated orange juice
1 (6-ounce) frozen concentrated lemonade juice
Lemon lime soda or ginger ale

1. In a large saucepan bring sugar, water, and mint to a boil; simmer five minutes uncovered. Remove from heat.
2. Remove mint leaves. Stir in frozen juices.
3. To serve, pour 3 tablespoons syrup into a glass of crushed ice. Fill glass with lemon-lime soda or ginger ale. Stir.
4. Store syrup in covered container in refrigerator.

Makes 12 servings.