Sparkling Mint Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

20 sprigs fresh mint
1 c. sugar
1 qt. hot water
1 (46 oz.) can pineapple juice
1 pt. frozen orange juice concentrate
1/2 c. lemon juice
10 1/2 c. (84 oz.) ginger ale or Seven-Up

Preparation

Sprinkle sugar overnight and cover with hot water.
Simmer about 10 minutes.
Strain and chill.
Also chill juices and carbonated beverages.
When ready to serve, combine mint, syrup and juices.
Pour over ice ring in punch bowl, then slowly pour carbonated beverage over ring and serve.