Catherine Love~ Ramblings from my Heart and Home

Festive Herb Punch

This is one use for that luscious smelling Lemon Balm!

Festive Herb Punch

2 large bunches lemon balm

2 large bunches mint

1 46oz. can unsweetened fruit juice

Juice of 2 lemons

1 lemon, thinly sliced

1 quart sparkling water

Place lemon balm and mint in large pitcher.  Pour in juice, lemon juice and lemon slices.  Chill overnight, stirring occasionally and pressing down herbs with wooden spoon .  Pour into chilled glasses with a splash of sparkling water.  Garnish with sprigs of fresh lemon balm and/or mint.

From Along the Garden Path by Bill and Sylvia Varney

*I've never made this one, but it sounds good.  Not sure exactly how much 2 large bunches of lemon balm or mint would be.... guesstimate is what I'd do!