Run for the Roses Punch Mix

This is yet another recipe from my Tasty Holiday Gifts cookbook & 1 I am unable to make due to ingredient issues. Their intro suggests this as a winning hostess gift on Derby Day.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 9
• Yields: 9 6 oz servings

Ingredients

• 1 (46 ounce) can  pineapple juice
• 1 (12 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate (thawed)
• 2  cups water
• 1  cup rum
• 1  cup  peppermint schnapps
•  liquid  green food coloring

Directions

1. In a 3-qt container, combine 1st 5 ingredients & tint to a pale green color using green liquid food coloring.
2. Pour evenly into 1.5 qt or 1.5 lt bottles or containers w/secure caps. Cover & store in refrigerator. Give prep instructions w/ea container as follows:
3. To Make Punch: In a lrg punch bowl, stir together 1.5 qts chilled punch mix & 12 oz chilled lemon-lime soft drink. If desired, add ice cubes & garnish w/fresh mint.
4. Serving Tips: If serving over ice & as mentioned in a prior recipe, freeze lemon-lime soft drink in cubes & place a sprig of mint in ea cube. Another option would be to garnish w/a candied lime slice using my Recipe #190440. Imagine the presentation!