Celery Free Gluten Free Ginger Citrus Punch
This bright, fizzy punch is built entirely from fresh citrus and a homemade ginger syrup, making it a naturally clean drink that sidesteps the processed ingredients and hidden additives that can make store-bought beverages a gamble. The syrup comes together quickly on the stovetop — just sugar, water, and sliced fresh ginger simmered until fragrant and slightly thickened — then gets strained and combined with a trio of freshly squeezed orange, lemon, and lime juice. The result is bold, tangy, and just a little spicy in the best possible way. Chilled sparkling water gets stirred in right before serving to keep every glass perfectly effervescent. Piled over ice and garnished with citrus rounds and fresh mint, it looks like something from a fancy brunch spread but comes together with minimal effort. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and whole, so there's no label-reading required and no stress about what's sneaking into your glass.
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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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