Macadamia Free Gluten Free Ginger Citrus Punch
This bright, fizzy punch is built on layers of fresh citrus — squeezed orange, lemon, and lime — lifted by a homemade ginger syrup that you simmer right on the stovetop. That syrup is the secret weapon: sliced fresh ginger steeps in sugar and water until the whole thing turns fragrant and slightly thick, giving the drink a warm, spicy backbone that balances all that tart citrus beautifully. Everything here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so you can serve it to a crowd without scanning a single label. The sparkling water goes in last, stirred just enough to keep the bubbles alive, which means every glass stays lively and refreshing from the first pour to the last. Dress it up with citrus rounds and a sprig of fresh mint and it looks genuinely stunning on a table — the kind of drink people assume took way more effort than it did.
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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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