Dark Beer Punch

The flavors of different fresh fruits and dark German beer come together in this great punch.

Ingredients:

1 apple
4 ounces strawberries
4 ounces raspberries
1 quart (4 1/4 cups) chilled Altbier (dark German beer)
2 ounces sugar
Lemon balm and fresh raspberries for decoration (optional)

Preparation:

Put the sugar in a small saucepan with 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool. Wash the apple, core and quarter it and cut into pieces. Wash and dry the strawberries and raspberries. Place the fruit in a punch bowl and pour the sugar syrup on top. Cover and allow to marinate for 1 hour. Add the dark beer and decorate with skewers of fresh raspberries and lemon balm.