Herbade

How to make Herbade Recipe - Garden herbs were cultivated in early Colonial times.

Makes 16 servings

Ingredients:
1/2 cup lemon balm leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup Regular Sugar Syrup, below
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
4 quarts ginger ale or Gingerade,
Additional whole mint leaves (optional)

Method:
In a large bowl or pitcher, combine lemon balm, mint, sugar syrup, lemon juice and orange juice; refrigerate 1 hour.

Before serving, strain and add ginger ale or Gingerade. Garnish with additional mint leaves, if desired.