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Summer Punch

Delightful Summer Punch: Your Go-To Refreshing Drink

This Summer Punch is an effortless, refreshing drink perfect for barbecues and poolside gatherings, combining the best seasonal fruits.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Punch
  • 3 cups Peach Juice Use Simply Brand for maximum flavor.
  • 3 cups Pineapple Orange Juice Can substitute with equal parts pineapple and orange juice.
  • 3 cups Lemonade Newman's Own is recommended.
For the Simple Syrups
  • 1 cup Cherry Simple Syrup Homemade versions preferred.
  • 1 cup Strawberry Simple Syrup Best made from scratch.
For the Fizz
  • 4 cups Lemon-Lime Soda Chill before serving; can swap with club soda.
For the Garnish
  • Fresh Fruits (Lemon wheels, Lime wheels, Orange wheels, Strawberry slices, Fresh cherries, Pineapple wedges, Mint) Colorful additions for flavor and visual appeal.

Equipment

  • Large Punch Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the Cherry and Strawberry Simple Syrups by combining equal parts sugar and water with desired fruit flavor in a saucepan, heat until sugar dissolves, then simmer for 5-7 minutes. Let cool.
  2. In a large punch bowl, combine peach juice, pineapple orange juice, and lemonade. Stir thoroughly.
  3. Add the Cherry and Strawberry Simple Syrups to the juice mixture and stir again.
  4. Chill the lemon-lime soda, then add it to the punch bowl before serving.
  5. Garnish with fresh fruit slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mg

Notes

Make the syrups a day ahead for deeper flavors. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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