Herbal Ginger-Lemon Sparkling Punch

Name: Herbal Ginger-Lemon Sparkling Punch
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh ginger; 2 lemon; 1 lime; 1/2 cup mint leaves; 1/4 cup basil; 4 cups water; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 cups sparkling water

A zesty, herbaceous blend with bright lemon and warm ginger notes, perfect for a light and uplifting summer drink.

Cuisine: General

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 8.

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh ginger
2 lemon
1 lime
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/4 cup basil
4 cups water
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup lime juice
2 cups sparkling water

Instructions

Step 1: In a large pitcher, combine 1/2 cup peeled and thinly sliced fresh ginger, 2 sliced lemons, 1 sliced lime, 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, and 1/4 cup fresh basil. Add 4 cups cold water and 1/2 cup honey, stirring until the honey dissolves completely.
Step 2: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 3: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pitcher, pressing gently on the solids to extract all liquid. Discard the solids.
Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup fresh lime juice until fully incorporated. Add 2 cups sparkling water and gently stir. Serve over ice in chilled glasses.