Punch Base - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. honey
1 c. mint leaves (optional)
1 c. lemon juice
1 c. orange juice
1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
1 Tbsp. grated orange rind

Preparation

Boil water, sugar and honey.
Add remaining ingredients.
Let cool and then strain the rind out.
Store in refrigerator or freezer.
Use 1 part of base to 3 parts ginger ale or 7-Up.