6-7lemonsor 1 cup of lemon juice, plus more for garnish (optional)
5-6navel orangesor 1 and 1/2 cups fresh orange juice, plus more for garnish (optional)
iceenought to fill your pitcher, plus glasses
Supplies
medium saucepan
21L mason jarsor similar vessel (to chill and store syrup)
12L PItcheror similar vessel (for storing lemonade)
Instructions
Start by preparing the syrups; in a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, stir the ingredients together over medium heat, until all the sugar is combined and the mixture starts to bubble, around 15-20 minutes. This mixture may be QUITE HOT so be careful. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Once the syrups are cool (1-2hrs), fill your pitcher with plenty of ice, and garnish with orange and lemon slices. Add 2 cups of the lemon syrup plus 1 cup of the orange syrup to the pitcher, and fill the rest with cold water, stirring well to combine. Serve over more ice and fruit slices.