Pineapple-Ginger Punch
Pineapple-Ginger Punch might just be your new favorite summer drink. To transform the refreshing punch recipe into a cocktail, spike the fresh ginger-infused sip with rum or vodka.
Ingredients
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1 cup water
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½ cup sugar
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⅔ cup thinly sliced unpeeled fresh ginger (about 4 ounces)
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2 ½ cups unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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3 tablespoons lime juice
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1 1 club soda, chilled
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Ice cubes
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Lime slices and/or pineapple wedges
Directions
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In a small saucepan combine the water, sugar, and ginger. Bring to boiling, stirring until sugar is dissolved; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cool ginger mixture to room temperature. Strain ginger mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.* If desired, add rum. Cover with plastic wrap; chill for at least 2 hours.
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In a large punch bowl or pitcher combine the chilled ginger mixture, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and lime juice. Stir in club soda. Add ice cubes and lime slices and/or pineapple wedges.
*TEST KITCHEN TIP:
If you like, add 1/2 to 1 cup rum, vodka, or pineapple-flavored vodka.