Mandarin Punch

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 dozen whole cloves
• 2 large cinnamon sticks
• 2 cups orange juice
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon candied ginger, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, slivered
• ½ teaspoon spearmint or peppermint extract
• Club soda

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (10 servings)

    187 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 48 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 45 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 3 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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About 10 drinks

Preparation

1. Combine sugar, 1/2 cup water and spices in a small pan and heat gently, stirring, until melted to a thick, clear syrup. Take off heat, add citrus juices, stir again and let cool, at least 1/2 hour. Strain into a bowl, add candied ginger, mint and extract, stirring to mix.
2. Fill a wine goblet or tall glass with crushed ice and ladle in 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the mixture. Stir, then top with club soda.