Fresh Mint Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
rind of 2 oranges
1 c. mint leaves, crushed
juice of 2 oranges
juice of 6 lemons
several drops of green food coloring
2 qt. ginger ale

Preparation

Bring sugar and 5 cups water to a boil in saucepan.
Stir to dissolve sugar.
Add orange rind and mint leaves.
Let stand, covered, for 2 hours.
Strain.
Add fruit juices and food coloring.
Mix well.
Add ginger ale.
Pour over crushed ice.