Carrageenan Free Gluten Free Ginger Citrus Punch

Bright, zingy, and completely refreshing, this sparkling punch layers fresh-squeezed orange, lemon, and lime juice with a homemade ginger syrup that you simmer right on the stovetop. The syrup is dead simple — just sugar, water, and sliced fresh ginger cooked down until fragrant and slightly thick — and it gives the whole drink a warm, spicy backbone that store-bought mixers just can't replicate. Because every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to squint at a label wondering whether a thickener or stabilizer snuck in. Carrageenan is a common additive in packaged beverages and flavored syrups, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the easiest way to sidestep it entirely. The sparkling water goes in right at the end so you keep every last bubble, and a handful of ice plus a few citrus slices turns it into something that looks as good as it tastes. Serve it at a brunch, a backyard gathering, or honestly just a Tuesday afternoon when you need something that feels a little special.

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