Rice Free Gluten Free Ginger Citrus Punch
This bright, fizzy punch is the kind of drink that instantly makes any gathering feel like a celebration. Fresh orange, lemon, and lime juice come together with a homemade ginger syrup that's fragrant, slightly spicy, and just sweet enough to balance all that citrus. Making the syrup from scratch — just sugar, water, and sliced ginger simmered on the stove — means you know exactly what's in your glass, with zero mystery additives or hidden ingredients to worry about. The whole thing is naturally free of grains in any form, so it fits effortlessly into a rice-free lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds required. A splash of chilled sparkling water added right before serving keeps the bubbles lively and the flavor clean. Pile on the ice, tuck in a few citrus rounds and a sprig of mint, and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes. It's refreshing, bold, and genuinely easy to pull off for a crowd.
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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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