MINT SYRUP:

2 c. sugar
2 c. water
Juice of 3 lemons
Grated peel of 3 lemons
Juice of 2 oranges
Grated peel of 2 oranges

Boil sugar and water for 10 minutes then add remaining ingredients. Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves and let sit until cool. Strain out peel and leaves. (This syrup can be mixed with ginger ale or chablis for a refreshing drink by itself.)

PUNCH RECIPE:

1 recipe Mint Syrup
Raspberry juice (either concentrate or bottled)
1 can lemonade concentrate
Ginger ale to taste (about 1 - 2 liter bottle)
Fresh pineapple, cut into 1" chunks
Kiwi fruit, sliced
Whole cherries, pitted
Whole strawberries

The fresh fruit floating in the punch adds a festive flavor. Chill and serve.