In a large pot over medium heat, create a simple syrup by combining the sugar with 1 cup of water. Cook while stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
Add the orange juice, lemon juice, and honey to the syrup; stir until well mixed.
Add the remaining 2 cups of water and stir. Pour into a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled. Serve garnished with fresh mint and orange slices, if desired.
Notes
If you don’t like your orangeade quite as sweet, omit the honey. If you want it sweeter, add an extra ½ cup of sugar into the simple syrup.
If you don’t like pulp, the juice can be strained.
For a more refreshing taste, mix the mint into the pitcher of juice.