Orangeade

2 cups water

1 ½ cups white sugar

6 cups water

1 ½ cups freshly squeezed orange juice

⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Bring 2 cups water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan; cook at a boil for 3 minutes, stirring to dissolve sugar, and creating a simple syrup.

Combine simple syrup, 6 cups water, orange juice, and lemon juice in a large pitcher; refrigerate until cold.