Artificial Flavors Free Gluten Free Ginger Citrus Punch
Bright, zingy, and completely refreshing, this sparkling punch is built entirely from real ingredients you can feel good about. Every drop of flavor comes from fresh-squeezed oranges, lemons, and limes, plus a homemade ginger syrup you simmer right on the stove — no mystery extracts or artificial flavoring agents anywhere in sight. That matters more than you might think, since so many store-bought punches and flavored sparkling drinks sneak in synthetic additives to mimic the citrus and spice notes this recipe achieves naturally. The ginger syrup is a small but brilliant step: just sugar, water, and sliced fresh ginger cooked down until fragrant and slightly thick, then strained clean before it hits the pitcher. Combined with three kinds of citrus juice and a pour of chilled sparkling water right before serving, the result is lively, layered, and genuinely complex. Pile on the ice, tuck in a few citrus rounds and a sprig of mint, and you've got a crowd-pleasing drink that looks as good as it tastes.
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6 servings
For the ginger syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 2 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
For the punch
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (from about 3 medium oranges)
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
For serving
- ice, for serving
- orange or lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar, water, and sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until the syrup is slightly thickened and fragrant with ginger. Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes.
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