1882 Southern Punch

1882 Southern Punch
The California Practical Cook Book
As a Man Eateth, So is He.
Pacific Press Publishing Co.,
4 cups strong tea.
2 oranges (juice only).
2 lemons (juice only).
1 cup sugar.
1 cup boiling water.
1 banana
Boil sugar and water 5 minutes. Cool and add orange and lemon juice. Allow 4 level teaspoons tea to 4 cups of freshly boiled water. Add a small piece of orange rind and let stand 5 minutes. Strain and cool. Combine mixtures. Pour over crushed ice and add 2 or 3 thin slices of banana to each glass.
Did we drink it? Yes
Would I make it again? Yes
Note: I used less sugar than called for.

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