Vegetarian Gluten Free Ginger Citrus Punch
This bright, fizzy punch is the kind of drink that makes any gathering feel like a celebration — no bar cart required. Fresh-squeezed orange, lemon, and lime juice come together with a homemade ginger syrup that you simmer right on the stovetop, filling your kitchen with the most incredible warm, spicy-sweet aroma. The syrup is strained smooth before it ever hits the pitcher, so every sip is clean and balanced without any fibrous bits getting in the way. A splash of chilled sparkling water added at the last moment keeps things beautifully effervescent from the first pour to the last. Everything in this recipe is naturally plant-based and free from any animal products, so it fits effortlessly into a meat-free lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds. Pile the glasses high with ice, tuck in a few citrus rounds and a sprig of fresh mint, and you've got something that looks just as stunning as it tastes.
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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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