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Ruby Red Grapefruit Punch

5 from 2 reviews

This Ruby Red Grapefruit Punch is SO simple and delicious. The no-alcohol base makes it a punch both kids and adults can enjoy! Recipe gives the option to make it a cocktail too.

Ingredients

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Orange Simple Syrup:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • peels from 1/2 an orange

Punch:

  • 2 L ruby red grapefruit juice (I used a 1.89L bottle)
  • 2 L club soda or a grapefruit Italian soda
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup orange simple syrup

Garnish

  • grapefruit slices
  • lime slices
  • pomegranate seeds
  • ice cubes

Instructions

Orange Simple Syrup:

  1. In a small saucepan boil the sugar, water and orange rinds together until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  2. Let cool completely. 
  3. Remove the rinds and strain any orange bits.
  4. Set aside.

Punch:

  1. To a large punch bowl add the grapefruit juice, lime juice and orange simple syrup.
  2. Mix well.
  3. Garnish with slices of grapefruit and limes, and pomegranate seeds.
  4. Add the club soda.  TIP:  Add the club soda (soda water) to the punch right before you want to serve it, to retain as much of the fizz as possible.
  5. Add ice immediately before serving.

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