Queens Punch 2 Cups Water 2 Cups Sugar 1 Lemon Lemon Zest 1 Bottle Maraschino Cherries -- plus juice 2 Cups Pineapple Juice 2 Quarts Club Soda 8 Ounces Peppermints -- optional 6 Lemons Lemon Juice Boil water, sugar and lemon rind for 5 minutes. Strain, and while the liquid is hot, add the cherries and pineapple juice. When ready to serve, add ice, club soda and peppermints. Mix in lemon juice and stir well. Serve.