Categories: Beverages
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup thinly sliced unpeeled fresh ginger, about 1/4 Lb. or 1 large knot
- 3 cups fresh or canned pineapple juice, chilled
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 liter sparkling water, chilled
- 4 cups ice cubes
- Pineapple and lime wedges, optional garnish
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar and sliced ginger. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
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Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain mixture, discarding ginger. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours to 2 weeks.
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To make the punch: In a large pitcher, punch bowl or other container, combine the ginger syrup, pineapple juice, lemon juice and lime juice and mix well. Stir in the sparkling water, then the ice.
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Serve garnished with pineapple and lime wedges.
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Alcohol variation: Add 1 1/2 cups rum, vodka or tequila.