Ingredients
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1 cup water
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⅓ cup sugar
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1 ½ tablespoon snipped fresh mint
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½ cup orange juice
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¼ cup lemon juice
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1 cup strong brewed tea
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½ 1 bottle club soda, chilled
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Fresh mint leaves or rose, calendula, or pansy petals (optional)
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Ice cubes
Directions
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In a large stainless-steel or nonreactive saucepan combine the water, sugar, and snipped mint. Bring to boiling; remove from heat and let steep for 20 minutes. Place a sieve lined with 100-percent-cotton cheesecloth over a pitcher or small punch bowl. Strain mixture through the sieve; discard any solids.
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Add tea, orange juice, and lemon juice to the mixture, stirring to mix. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Just before serving, slowly pour chilled club soda into mixture; stir gently. If desired, sprinkle with mint leaves. Serve punch over ice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 42 | Calories |
| 11g | Carbs |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 42 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Sodium 15mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
| Vitamin C 11.2mg | 12% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.