My granny always made this punch. She practically raised me; we lived with her until my daddy bought us a house and moved us out when I was still a little boy. My grandmother was a hardworking Southern woman, always cooking and cleaning her house. This is her recipe for as refreshing and fragrant a summer drink as you can imagine—a really intensely flavored version of sweet tea, if you will. It’s a family favorite to this day. (It doesn’t call for Crown Royal, and I don’t even mind.) One thing, though: My granny’s last name wasn’t Jenkins, and she never did tell me who this recipe is originally named after; that’s a mystery for the ages, I guess.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a large pot, combine 1 quart cold water with the sugar and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, and let boil for 5 minutes. Then remove from the heat and let cool completely.
Step 2
Add the lemon juice, the extracts, and the tea to the cooled liquid. Stir to mix well. Refrigerate.
Step 3
Serve cold, over plenty of ice.
