Mint Tea Punch

This pretty punch prepared with green tea has a hint of mint, making it the highlight of any spring meal.

SERVINGS

14

CATEGORY

Beverages

METHOD

Chill

PREP

5 min.

COOK

15 min.

TOTAL

20 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 10 cups water, divided
  • 5 bags green tea with mint
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2-1/2 cups chilled ginger ale
  • 4 to 5 drops green food coloring, optional
  • Floating Four-Leaf Clovers (recipe also in Recipe Finder)

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups water to a boil; add tea bags and steep for 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags. Stir in sugar, pineapple juice, lemon juice and remaining water. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
    Just before serving, add ginger ale and food coloring if desired. Add Floating Four-Leaf Covers. Yield: About 3-1/2 quarts.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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