MONARDA:


Illinois Herb Association's

1996's National Herb Week Punch


1 Gallon Cranberry-raspberry juice with 1/2 gallon set aside
1 Quart Can Apricot Nectar
2 Quarts Bee Balm Tea with one set aside
1 sliced orange
1 sliced lemon
2 quarts club soda

Start by refrigerating all ingrediants the day before to chill. Combine half gallon of cranberry-raspberry juice and 1 quart bee balm tea and freeze that amount in ice cube trays or molds. Freeze for 24 hours prior to serving. To serve: Put frozen juice in punch bowl and pour remaining liquid over, adding sliced lemon and oranges. Add two quarts of chilled club soda and float Bee Balm flowers if desired.

Bee Balm Tea

1/2 cup Bee Balm Flowers.
2 quarts of hot-but non-boiled water
Cover and steep until cool. Strain and discard flowers. Chill until ready to use.


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