Citrus Tea Punch
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I have been making this punch for over 40 years; my mother made it before I did. As soon as I see the first mint sprigs in my garden, I make my signature recipe.
SERVINGS: 12
CATEGORY: Beverages
METHOD: Chill
TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 6 individual tea bags
- 6 cups boiling water
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 3 cups chilled club soda
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup lemon juice
- Crushed ice
- Orange and lemon slices
- Fresh mint sprigs, optional
Directions:
Steep tea bags in boiling water for 15 minutes. Discard bags. Stir sugar into tea until dissolved. Add the soda, orange juice and lemon juice; mix well. Refrigerate until chilled.
Serve over ice. Garnish with orange and lemon slices and mint if desired. Yield: 3 quarts.