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Fizzy Pear Ginger Punch
An elegant punch that combines mellow pear and spicy ginger.
About This Recipe
| Yield: | 10 to 12 servings |
| Active time: | 15 minutes |
| Total time: | 1 hour |
Ingredients
- For Ginger Syrup:
- 1 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thirds
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- For Punch:
- 8 cups pear juice, such as Looza
- 1 cup ginger syup
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 1/2 cups seltzer
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- candied ginger, for garnish
Procedures
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1
Make Ginger Syrup: Place ginger, water, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until reduced to a syrup, about 30 minutes. Let cool.
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2
Make Punch: In a large punch bowl, combine pear juice, ginger syrup, and lemon juice. Whisk until combined.
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3
Add seltzer and ground ginger and whisk to combine.
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4
If desired, place three pieces of candied ginger on a tooth pick and place in a cocktail glass as garnish.