Categories: Beverages

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup thinly sliced unpeeled fresh ginger, about 1/4 Lb. or 1 large knot
• 3 cups fresh or canned pineapple juice, chilled
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 liter sparkling water, chilled
• 4 cups ice cubes
• Pineapple and lime wedges, optional garnish

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar and sliced ginger. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.

2. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain mixture, discarding ginger. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours to 2 weeks.

3. To make the punch: In a large pitcher, punch bowl or other container, combine the ginger syrup, pineapple juice, lemon juice and lime juice and mix well. Stir in the sparkling water, then the ice.

4. Serve garnished with pineapple and lime wedges.

5. Alcohol variation: Add 1 1/2 cups rum, vodka or tequila.

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