Mandarin Punch

Name: Mandarin Punch
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 2 dozen whole cloves; 2 large cinnamon sticks; 2 cups orange juice; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1 tablespoon candied ginger, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, slivered; 1/2 teaspoon spearmint or peppermint extract; Club soda

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 dozen whole cloves
2 large cinnamon sticks
2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon candied ginger, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, slivered
1/2 teaspoon spearmint or peppermint extract
Club soda

Directions

1

Combine sugar, 1/2 cup water and spices in a small pan and heat gently, stirring, until melted to a thick, clear syrup.
2

Take off heat, add citrus juices, stir again and let cool, at least 1/2 hour.
3

Strain into a bowl, add candied ginger, mint and extract, stirring to mix.
4

Fill a wine goblet or tall glass with crushed ice and ladle in 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the mixture.
5

Stir, then top with club soda.