Ginger Tropical Punch

Refreshing fruit juices take on an extra zing when combined with ginger and spices.


Ginger Tropical Punch

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Servings: Makes sixteen
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/2  cups
    water
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  • 1  cup
    sugar
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  • 2  tablespoons
    chopped fresh ginger
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  • whole cloves
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  • 1  inch
    stick cinnamon
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  • 1  6-ounce can
    frozen apple juice concentrate
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  • 1  6-ounce can
    frozen orange juice concentrate
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  • 1/2  cup
    freshly squeezed lemon juice
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  • orange, thinly sliced
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  • lemon, thinly sliced
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    Orange curls (optional)
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Directions
1.
In a medium saucepan combine water, sugar, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cool mixture; cover and let steep in refrigerator for several hours.
2.
Meanwhile, prepare apple and orange juices according to product instructions. In a large container combine the apple juice, orange juice, and lemon juice. Cover and chill. Strain steeped ginger mixture. In a punch bowl stir together fruit juices and ginger mixture. Reserve 8 lemon or orange slices. Float remaining fruit slices in the punch. Cut reserved fruit slices in half. Garnish each cup with half a fruit slice and an orange curl, if desired. Makes sixteen (4-ounce) servings.

Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare the ginger mixture; cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Prepare and combine the fruit juices; cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Before serving, strain the ginger mixture and combine with chilled fruit juices.

Nutrition information
Calories 67, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 73%, Iron 1%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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