1.5 cups apple juice (100 percent) (recommended: Martinelli's)
1 cup mint leaves fresh packed
4 tea bags green
5 servings ice cubes
0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh (from 1 large lemon)
1 cup seltzer water chilled
0.5 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 cups water
Equipment
frying pan
sauce pan
Directions
Watch how to make this recipe.
Garnish: fresh mint sprigs, optional
In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn off the heat, add the tea bags and let steep for 6 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and cool the tea to room temperature, about 45 minutes.
Pour the cooled tea into a large pitcher.
Add the apple juice, Mint Simple Syrup and lemon juice. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
To serve, add the sparkling water and pour the punch into ice-filled glasses.
Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, if desired.
Add the water and sugar to a small saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and add the mint leaves. Allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes. Strain before using.
