Chestnut 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 the secret weapon here — steeping sliced ginger in sugar and water for just a few minutes coaxes out a warm, spicy depth that bottled ginger drinks rarely match. Everything in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts and nut-adjacent ingredients, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. The whole thing comes together in a large pitcher, making it an effortless option for entertaining or a weekday treat that feels a little fancy. A final pour of chilled sparkling water right before serving keeps the bubbles lively and the punch perfectly light. Pile the glasses high with ice, add a few citrus rounds and a sprig of mint, and you've got something 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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