Nightshade 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 achieve. When you strain it and combine it with all that citrus, the result is something that tastes genuinely special without requiring any fancy equipment or hard-to-find ingredients. Nightshade-free entertaining can sometimes feel limiting when it comes to drinks with bold flavor, but this punch delivers serious complexity using nothing but fruit, ginger, sugar, and sparkling water. Everything in the glass is clean and naturally free of the usual suspects — no hidden spice blends, no tomato-based mixers, no paprika-laced syrups to second-guess. Topped with ice and a few citrus slices or fresh mint, it's as gorgeous to look at as it is to drink, making it an easy crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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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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