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LA-DE-DA MINT PUNCH Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 qt water
2 c white granulated sugar
2 c fresh mint leaves, cut fine
Juice and rind of 3 lemons (about 6 T juice)
Drop of green food coloring, optional
Directions:
Directions:
Boil sugar in the water for 10 minutes to make a simple syrup. While syrup is boiling, carefully wash and dry the mint leaves. Cut with scissors and measure out 2 cups into a large heat-resistant container. Bruise the mint leaves when adding the lemon juice and rinds. Pour the boiling syrup over the mixture and let stand for several hours or overnight. Strain. Add a drop of food coloring to the liquid if desired. To serve, fill glass with crushed ice. Add equal parts mint syrup and ginger ale.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe dates back to 1913, and has been used by our chapter for decades.

 

 

 

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