Strawberry-Ginger Punch

Serves: 4

Jadyn Kohler

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

54

Sweetness

52

Sourness

46

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Sugar

1.5 cups

Brandy

Directions:

1

Cover and chill

2

Combine sugar, 1/2 cup strawberries, half of ginger, and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan

3

Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar

4

Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries soften, about 3 minutes

5

Let cool

6

Strain and set syrup aside

7

Muddle 2 cups strawberries, 1/4 cup basil, and remaining ginger in a large jar or bowl

8

Add brandy, lime juice, and reserved syrup and stir to combine

9

Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours to let flavors meld

10

Strain mixture into a large punch bowl, pressing on solids to release as much liquid as possible

11

Add club soda and remaining 1/2 cup strawberries and 1/4 cup basil

12

Serve over ice

13

DO AHEAD: Syrup can be made up to 1 week ahead

14

Cover and chill

15

Combine sugar, 1/2 cup strawberries, half of ginger, and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan

16

Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar

17

Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries soften, about 3 minutes

18

Let cool

19

Strain and set syrup aside

20

Muddle 2 cups strawberries, 1/4 cup basil, and remaining ginger in a large jar or bowl

21

Add brandy, lime juice, and reserved syrup and stir to combine

22

Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours to let flavors meld

23

Strain mixture into a large punch bowl, pressing on solids to release as much liquid as possible

24

Add club soda and remaining 1/2 cup strawberries and 1/4 cup basil

25

Serve over ice

26

DO AHEAD: Syrup can be made up to 1 week ahead