Mint Julep
Serves 2
Cooks in 5 minutes
recipe
Southern Sweet Tea Punch
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Serves: 16 (makes 1 gallon)
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Ingredients
- 2 family-size tea bags
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (6-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
- 1 (12-ounce) can pineapple-orange concentrate
- 1 lemon or orange, sliced (optional)
- 2 mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
Bring 8 cups water to boil. Add the tea bags; steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and discard. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Pour the tea into a gallon plastic jug with a tight lid. Add the concentrates, stir and chill, up to 24 hours in advance. This recipe calls for at least 2 hours of chilling time.
Before the picnic or event, fill the rest of the jug with ice cubes and add the fruit slices and mint sprigs.
Nutrition
Per serving: 79 calories (percent of calories from fat, 1), 1 gram protein, 20 grams carbohydrates, trace fiber, trace fat (no saturated), no cholesterol, 2 milligrams sodium.
About the recipe
Everyone will stay cool and refreshed with this party-size recipe courtesy of Gladys Adams of Adams Catering & Event Services.
