Strawberry Mint And Claret Punch

Ingredients

• 1 quart water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 pint claret wine
• 1 cup strawberry juice
• 1 cup orange juice
• Juice of 8 lemons
• 1½ cups boiling water
• 12 sprigs fresh mint
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish
• Whole strawberries for garnish
• Large piece of ice

Method

1. 1 Boil 1 quart water and 2 cups sugar for 20 minutes to make syrup.
2. 2 Steep mint sprigs in 1½ cups boiling water for 5 minutes, then strain.
3. 3 Combine the mint infusion with the sugar syrup and fruit juices.
4. 4 Pour mixture into a punch bowl, add claret wine, and chill with ice.
5. 5 Dilute with water if needed, then garnish with mint and strawberries.