1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup strong tea
3 cup fruit nectar such as mango, pear,, or apricot
1 qt soda water
Directions
BOIL SUGAR AND WATER together for 10 minutes, then pour into a bowl.
Add the tea and fruit nectar and chill. Add the soda water just
before serving.
Makes 1/2 Gallon
MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK
Servings: 12 servings
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The History of Recipes
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