Dairy Free Gluten Free Ginger Citrus Punch
This punch is bright, zipzy, and completely refreshing — the kind of drink that looks like you spent hours on it but comes together with just a handful of fresh ingredients. A homemade ginger syrup made from real sliced ginger is the secret weapon here, giving the whole thing a warm, spicy backbone that balances beautifully against the triple hit of orange, lemon, and lime juice. Because everything is built from scratch — fresh citrus, sugar, water, and ginger — there's nothing hidden to worry about, no dairy lurking in a store-bought mix or flavored syrup. The sparkling water gets added right at the end so you keep every last bubble, and the result is effervescent and lively in the glass. Garnished with citrus rounds and a sprig of fresh mint, it's genuinely stunning on a table without any extra effort. Whether you're serving a crowd or just treating yourself, this punch delivers serious flavor with zero compromise.
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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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