Rum Shrub

Ingredients

6 oranges
1 pint cold water
2 - 3 lb sugar
1 pint orange juice
2 qt rum

Directions

1. Pare oranges very thinly and place the rinds into a gallon jar. Add their juice, one pint of cold water, and close the jar. Stand for three days, stirring occasionally.

2. Strain into an enamel dish, add two - three pounds of sugar, and bring to the boil. Add pint of orange juice, and strain again. Add rum, and bottle.