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| granulated sugar: 2/3 cup |
| mint leaves (whole): 1 cup |
| orange peel: 1 tsp |
| orange juice: 2 cups |
| lemon juice: 2/3 cup |
| vodka: 1/3 cup |
| water: 2 cups |
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1. Mix sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to boiling, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; pour over mint leaves. Stir in orange peel, orange juice, and lemon juice. 2. Cover; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Strain mixture through a mesh strainer; add liquor, if desired. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Serve over cracked ice. Makes 8 (4-ounce) servings.