Name: Punch For Big Affairs
Yield: 75
Ingredients: 4 cups sugar; 2 cups water; 2 cups strong black tea; 2 cups lemon juice; 2 1/2 cups orange juice; 2 #2 cans pineapple juice; 12 oz maraschino cherries with juice; 3 gallons water; 2 quarts ginger ale

Punch For Big Affairs

This was the recipe for the punch that was served on September 12, 1953 when your Granddaddy and I were married. I also made it for Ann Marie's, Lori's and Lisa's wedding receptions.

Author: Grandma Skinner

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Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 75

Ingredients

4 cups sugar
2 cups water
2 cups strong black tea
2 cups lemon juice
2 ¹⁄₂ cups orange juice
2 #2 cans pineapple juice
12 oz maraschino cherries with juice
3 gallons water
2 quarts ginger ale

Instructions

Make syrup by boiling together for 10 minutes the sugar and 2 cups of water.
Add the tea and juices and chill for 2 - 3 hours. Strain if desired.
Add the cherries, water and ginger ale.
Pour over block of ice in punch bowl or over ice cubes. Serve.

Punch For Big Affairs