Coconut Free Gluten Free Ginger Citrus Punch
This bright, fizzy punch is the kind of drink that makes any gathering feel like a celebration — and it comes together with nothing but fresh citrus, a homemade ginger syrup, and sparkling water. The ginger syrup is the real star here: simmered until fragrant and slightly thickened, it adds a warm, spicy backbone that balances all that tart lemon and lime beautifully. Because everything is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. Many store-bought punches and flavored drinks sneak in unexpected additives, but this one is completely transparent — fresh-squeezed juice, sugar, water, and ginger, full stop. Adding the sparkling water right before serving keeps every pour perfectly effervescent, so it tastes as lively as it looks. Pile the glasses high with ice, tuck in a sprig of mint and a citrus wheel, and you've got something that looks genuinely impressive with very little effort.
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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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