Punch For Big Affairs
Description
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.
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
- 1 Make syrup by boiling together for 10 minutes the sugar and 2 cups of water.
- 2
Add the tea and juices and chill for 2 - 3 hours. Strain if desired.- 3
Add the cherries, water and ginger ale.- 4
Pour over block of ice in punch bowl or over ice cubes. Serve. - 2