Instructions: In a saucepan crush mint leaves with a spoon. Add water and lemon juice. Stir in sugar. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool; pour into pitcher.

Add orange juice. Cover and chill 2 to 24 hours.

To serve, remove mint leaves; add chilled carbonated beverage to juice mixture. Mix well. Fill glasses with ice. Add juice mixture; garnish with fresh mint sprigs.

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