Citrus Punch Concentrate Syrup

A wonderful punch that can be made ahead in the summer, wonderful with a shot of vodka, but it really isn't at all necessary.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups granulated sugar
• 1  cup water
• 1  tablespoon  grated fresh lemon rind
• 1  tablespoon  grated  orange rind
• 1⁄3 cup fresh lemon juice (or bottled)
• 1⁄4 cup  fresh orange juice

Directions

1. In saucepan, bring granulated sugar, water, lemon and orange rinds and lemon and orange juices to boil Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let syrup cool completely (can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks in a tight sealing container) To make the punch: In a LARGE pitcher or puchbowl mix syrup and 8 cups cold water, with 4 cups of ice.
3. Add a sliced lemon and orange for decoration.