Hint-of-Mint Lemonade

HINT-OF-MINT LEMONADE

2/3 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1 fresh mint sprig
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
3 Tbsp. orange juice
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1 3/4 cups cold water
Crushed ice
Lemon slices and additional mint, optional

In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the mint, lemon juice, orange juice and peel. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Strain and discard mint and orange peel. Stir in cold water; serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and additional mint if desired. Makes 2 servings.