Rhubarb Punch

* Exported from MasterCook *

RHUBARB PUNCH

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beverages

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 lb Rhubarb -- chopped
3/4 c Sugar, granulated
1 Orange -- juice from
1 Lemon -- juice from
3/4 c Soda water

First prize Soups & Appetizers Shirley Dobson,
Moncton, N.B.

"My mother-in-law, Laura Cunningham Dobson, gave me
this recipe in the 1950s. Laura was a teacher and
musician, a good cook and a beautiful person. We like
this drink because it is so refreshing."

In saucepan, bring rhubarb and 4 cups water to a boil;
reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally,
for 10 minutes or until rhubarb is softened. In
cheesecloth lined sieve set over bowl, strain rhubarb
for at least 2 hours or overnight. Discard pulp. Stir
sugar and orange and lemon juices into rhubarb juice.
Transfer to pitcher and refrigerate. just before
serving, add soda water.

SERVES: 6 SOURCE: Heritage Recipe Contest, Canadian
Living magazine for Canada's 125th birthday



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