Monday, February 10, 2014

New Years Eve Punch - Booy Family tradition

This punch has been served at every New Years Eve gathering at the Booy's .

Booy New Year's Punch
2 lemons,
1 stick cinnamon
2 cloves
6 blanched almonds
2 cups water
4 1/3 cups tea
1 cup red currant juice (I substitute cranberry juice or red crabapple juice)
3 1/4 cup apple juice
1 1/2 cups sugar
Method:
Peel lemon
In large pot heat water, spices, lemon peel and almonds - do not boil.  Strain and put back in pan.
Add tea, juices, sugar and the juice from the lemon.  Heat and serve hot.