Recipe - Mint Punch 2

1 cup Water
8 ounce Sugar
8 ounce Fresh mint
1 cup Orange juice
1 One half ga Clear soda, such as Sprite
or Slice

Bring water and sugar to a boil; boil till sugar is completely dissolved,
about 5 minutes.

Place whole mint in a cheesecloth and pour above mixture over mint.

Add orange juice and lemon to above mixture. Let steep in the refrigerator
for at least 2 hours. The longer you let it set, the stronger the mint
flavor.

Remove cheesecloth from mix.

Add soda just before serving.

Pour over ice.

Can garnish with fresh mint sprigs.
Recipe By : Janet Baker

Posted to EATL Digest 8 November 96

Date: Sat, 9 Nov 1996 19:06:44 0500

From: Janet Baker jbaker@CNMNET.COM

Serving Ideas : makes 2 gallons

NOTES : If you cannot get fresh mint, you can substitute Bigelow Mint
Medley Herb Tea Bags, 6 tea bags for this recipe.