Peppermint Stick Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. ReaLime lime juice from concentrate
1 c. vodka or water
2 Tbsp. white creme de menthe or 1/8 tsp. peppermint extract
2 (32 oz.) bottles club soda, chilled
candy canes

Preparation

In punch bowl combine all ingredients, except club soda and candy canes.
Stir until sugar dissolves.
Just before serving, add club soda. Hang candy canes on edge of punch bowl or place in each punch cup for stirrer.
Makes about 1 1/2-quarts.