Garden Punch



INGREDIENTS:

2 each lemon balm, bunches, sprigs, on long stems,
if possible 		

2 each mint, bunches, milk-flavored, on long stems,
if possible 		

1 each pineapple juice, canned,
or
46 oz unfiltered apple juice or apple cider 		

2 each lemon juice 		

1 each lemon, cut in thin slices 		

1 water, sparkling, or champagne, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Gently wring the bunches of lemon balm and mint
to release the flavor. Place in a large glass pitcher,
cover with the juices and the lemon slices. Chill
overnight, occasionally stirring and pressing down on
the herbs with the back of a wooden spoon. 

2. Pour into iced glasses with a splash of sparkling
water or champagne and a sprig of fresh lemon balm or
mint.

3. Makes about 10 4-oz servings.



Garden Punch