Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 1 minute Standing Time: 30 minutes Serves 8 1/3 cup water 2 tbsp stevia 3 tbsp chopped fresh mint 10 thin peeled slices fresh gingerroot 1 cinnamon stick 6 whole cloves 2 tbsp orange liqueur (optional) 4 cups whole strawberries 2 cups blueberries 2 cups raspberries In small saucepan, combine water and […]
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