Chef notes
To make this punch, start by making an infused simple syrup made with sugar and water, plus fresh strawberries, fresh raspberries, chopped rhubarb and fresh mint leaves. That’s mixed with a combination of ginger ale, raspberry vodka (for an adults-only beverage), and more fresh berries for a refreshing sip.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1½ cup fresh sliced strawberries
- 1½ cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup chopped rhubarb
- handful of fresh mint
- 2½ cups ginger ale
- 1 cup raspberry vodka
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
- 6-inch rhubarb stalks, for serving
- fresh mint leaves, for serving
Preparation
For the simple syrup:
In a medium-sized pot set over medium-high heat, add the water, sugar, strawberries, raspberries, rhubarb and mint and stir to combine, allowing the sugar to dissolve. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower heat to medium and continue to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Turn off the heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve set over a glass bowl. Cool the syrup to room temperature.
For the punch:
In a large pitcher, add the simple syrup, ginger ale, vodka, raspberries and strawberries. Stir to combine.
To serve, fill a double old-fashioned glass with ice, a stalk of rhuarb and fresh pint. Pour the punch over ice and drink immediately.
