Mandarin Punch

Mandarin Punch
Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
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Ingredients

Yield:About 10 drinks
  • 2cups sugar
  • 2dozen whole cloves
  • 2large cinnamon sticks
  • 2cups orange juice
  • ¼cup lemon juice
  • ¼cup lime juice
  • 1tablespoon candied ginger, finely chopped
  • 2tablespoons fresh mint leaves, slivered
  • ½teaspoon spearmint or peppermint extract
  • Club soda
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Nutritional analysis per serving (10 servings)

188 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 48 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 45 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 4 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine sugar, ½ cup water and spices in a small pan and heat gently, stirring, until melted to a thick, clear syrup. Take off heat, add citrus juices, stir again and let cool, at least ½ hour. Strain into a bowl, add candied ginger, mint and extract, stirring to mix.

  2. Step 2

    Fill a wine goblet or tall glass with crushed ice and ladle in ¼ to ½ cup of the mixture. Stir, then top with club soda.

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Used mandarin oranges instead of oranges, but it probably would have been better with oranges. Very interesting flavor. Perhaps a bit too much mint for me, but still enjoyable.

Used mandarin oranges instead of oranges, but it probably would have been better with oranges. Very interesting flavor. Perhaps a bit too much mint for me, but still enjoyable.

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Credits

Adapted from “The Gentleman’s Companion,” by Charles H. Baker Jr

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