Ingredients

1 1/2

cups water

1

cup sugar

1

cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)

1/2

cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)

6

oz (3/4 cup) bourbon

Orange and lemon slices

Fresh mint leaves

Club soda

Fresh mint sprigs

Preparation

In 2-quart saucepan, mix water and sugar; heat to a simmer. Simmer about 5 minutes to create a simple syrup. Once sugar is dissolved, let liquid cool.

In large pitcher, combine simple syrup, lemon juice, orange juice and bourbon; stir with wooden spoon. Add orange slices, lemon slices and mint leaves.

To serve, pour lemonade over ice into cups, filling each half full. Top each with club soda. Garnish with mint sprigs.