Oriental Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
10 cloves
1 (2-inch) stick cinnamon
1/2 c. lemon juice
2 c. orange juice
2 drops oil of peppermint
green food coloring

Preparation

Combine sugar and 2 cups of water in saucepan.
Boil for 5 minutes.
Add spices; cool.
Stir in juices to strained mixture. Add peppermint and enough food coloring to tint pale green.
Let stand for 2 hours.
Pour over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint leaves.
Makes 8 servings.