Non-Alcoholic Sangria 3 1/4 cup ginger ale, chilled (diet works) 1/2 cup orange juice (I like to use

light orange juice) 2 cups Mint Simple Syrup, recipe follows 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced and halved 1/2 lime, thinly sliced and halved 10 strawberries, quartered Crushed ice In a large pitcher, combine the ginger ale, orange juice, and Mint Simple Syrup. Add the strawberries, lemon slices, and lime slices. Fill glasses with crushed ice and pour the sangria over the top. Serve immediate ly. Mint Simple Syrup 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and mint over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until t he sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool for 20 minutes. Strain before using. Yield: 2 1/2 cups