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Summer punch

Summer punch

By Lucas Luong
40’ Prep time
15’ Cook time
55’ Total time
291 Calories
6 Serving

Summary

Looking for a summer cocktail to sip on? try our summer punch made with fresh raspberry juice, vodka, mint, and a splash of ginger beer all served over sorbet.
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Add water and the honey to a small saucepan. Whisk the two ingredients together.
Step 2
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Step 2

Add the raspberries and 5 leaves of fresh mint to the pot. Bring the water to a boil over medium/high heat. Turn the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
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Step 3

When the water has turned a bright berry color, remove the saucepan from the heat. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer and catch the raspberry water in a bowl. Discard the raspberry seeds.
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Step 4

Place the raspberry water in the refrigerator and let it cool for 15-20 minutes (or place in the freezer for a faster chill).
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Step 5

When the raspberry water has cooled, add the raspberry water to a large pitcher. Add the lime juice and vodka to the raspberry water and stir to combine.
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Step 6

Add the rest of the fresh mint, fresh basil, and 2-3 cups of ice to the pitcher. Stir to combine.
Step 7
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Step 7

Top the punch with the ginger beer and add the scoops of raspberry sorbet to the pitcher.
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Step 8

Serve in punch glasses and garnish with fresh basil, fresh mint, and a small scoop of sorbet (if you’d like).

Tips and Warnings

  • We used Trader Joe’s Ginger Beer. We prefer a spicier ginger beer for this recipe.
  • Feel free to skip the sorbet or wait to add the sorbet until you serve the punch in glasses.

Ingredient

  • Vodka
    Vodka
    340.19 g
  • Fresh lime juice
    Fresh lime juice
    236.59 ml
  • Honey
    Honey
    59.15 ml
  • Fresh raspberries
    Fresh raspberries
    946.35 ml
  • Fresh mint
    Fresh mint
    7 pcs
  • Ginger beer
    Ginger beer
    3548.82 ml
  • Raspberry sorbet
    Raspberry sorbet
    236.59 ml
  • Sprigs fresh basil
    Sprigs fresh basil
    2

Nutrition Facts

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