Fresh Mint Punch

Here is a really good recipe for fresh mint punch you will need

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500 ml) sugar
• 2 cups (500 ml) water
• 1 cup (250 ml) fresh mint
• 2 cups (500 ml) lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. (1 ml) salt
• green food coloring
• 4 cups (1 L) ginger ale

Directions

Bring the sugar, water and fresh mint to a boil simmer for 5 to 8 minutes. Cool and strain the liquid through a fine sieve.

Add the lemon juice, salt and some food coloring, if desired. When ready to serve add ginger ale

Garnish with small fresh mint leaves or fresh lemon slices.

By Loretta from Calgary, Alberta