Instructions: Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir until sugar dissolves. Turn off heat.

Crush mint leaves in a large bowl with mallet or spoon. Add to saucepan. Add lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, and orange zest to saucepan. Stir to combine. Pass mixture through a fine strainer, and discard the solids.

Fill glasses with crushed ice, and fill 3/4 full with strained mixture. Top with seltzer to cut sweetness (optional).

This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.

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