Spring Gin Punch

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Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 10 ounce still water
  • 16 ounces floral gin or your choice of spirit
  • 4 ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 4 ounces fresh lime juice
  • 1 ounce absinthe
  • 6 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 16 thin cucumber slices
  • 8 fresh mint leaves
  • Ice block
  • 32 ounces sparkling water

Instructions

  1. 1 Part Sweet: Start by making a simple syrup.
  2. Muddle peels from 1 lemon and 1 lime with sugar in a large bowl. Add 10 ounces still water; stir until sugar dissolves.
  3. 2 Parts Spirit: Choose what melds best with the flavor profile you're building.
  4. Floral gin works best here--stir in 16 ounces.
  5. 1 Part Sour: Fresh citrus is the standard.
  6. Stir in lemon juice and lime juice.
  7. Flavor Boosters: Add liqueurs and fresh botanicals for delicate depth.
  8. Stir in absinthe and Angostura bitters. Add cucumber slices and mint leaves. Chill at least 30 minutes.
  9. 4 Parts Sparkling Water: The finishing touch before serving.
  10. Pour punch into a punch bowl over an ice block; discard citrus peels. Stir in sparkling water. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

116 kcal 6% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.5g 5% DV
Total Fat 2.1g 3% DV
Carbs 24.6g 9% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 7.7g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 36.8mg 2% DV
Potassium 342mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.5mcg
Vitamin C 14.1mg 16% DV
Calcium 76.3mg 6% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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