4 cups boiling water
4 family-size decaffeinated tea bags
½ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 (6-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed and undiluted
4 cups cold water
Lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs for garnish
In a large pitcher pour the boiling water over the tea bags and mint leaves. Cover the tea and allow it to steep for 3 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags and the mint. Stir in the sugar until dissolved. Stir in the lemonade concentrate and cold water. Place in the refrigerator to chill. Serve in a pretty punch bowl over ice or an ice ring. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs if desired.
YIELD: 9 CUPS
Make your own spiced tea or cider. Place orange peels, whole cloves, and cinnamon sticks in a 6-inch square piece of cheesecloth. Gather the corners and tie with a string. Steep in hot cider or tea for 10 minutes or longer if you want a stronger flavor.
