Old Hotel Vicksburg Punch This recipe was passed down by word of mouth until 1946 when it was tasted by General Eisenhower at a reception in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He requested the recipe for Mamie because he enjoyed it so much.
2 cups boiling water 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 to 1 cup lemon juice 3 (12 ounce) cans frozen orange juice, made according to directions 1 (46 ounce) can pineapple juice 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple 1 (6 ounce) jar maraschino cherries 1 (32 ounce) bottle ginger ale
To boiling water add sugar and lemon juice. Boil for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. When cooled, add orange juice, pineapple juice, pineapple and cherries. Chill.
