Coastal Citrus Punch
This refreshing punch can be made in a large glass jug and placed in a pail of ice for your summertime gathering. Place additional fruit and ice in glasses for a fun, decorative touch.
By:
Matthew Mead
Ingredients
- 2 medium lemons, sliced thin
- 3 oranges, sliced thin
- 1 lime, sliced thin
- 1 dozen green grapes cut in half
- 3 750-ml bottles off-dry white Riesling wine, chilled
- 2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup simple syrup
- 1 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed and chilled, 4 to 5 lemons
- 3 cups white grape juice
- 3 cups pineapple juice, chilled
- 4 cups sparkling water, chilled
Instructions
Juice the lemons and oranges. Strain the juice.
At least 3 hours and up to 6 hours before serving, combine the syrup, lemon juice, grape juice, pineapple juice, wine and strawberries in a large bowl or pot. Chill in the refrigerator.
Just before serving, pour the punch into a large chilled punch bowl or glass bottle. Add the sparkling water and gently stir.
Serve punch over ice with additional cut fruit.
Next Up
5 Custom Cocktails You Need This Summer
For your next summer party, upgrade from plastic coolers and drink mixes to custom cocktails that are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
HGTV Happy Hour: Lime in the Coconut Cocktail
This fresh, tropical take on the classic vodka soda is as guilt-free as it is delicious. Perfect for your next poolside party!
Big-Batch Summer Cocktail: Lime in the Coconut
This summery take on the classic vodka soda is refreshing, tasty and oh-so-easy to whip up for a crowd. Perfect for your next poolside party!
Sparkling Summer Sangria Recipe
Summer's hot temps are the perfect time for devouring a bubbly and refreshing glass of sangria. Follow these simple steps for creating a vibrant cocktail that is just as delicious as it is beautiful.
Three Refreshing Sparkling Water Cocktails
Try these crowd-pleasing mixed drinks at your next summer soirée.
3 Frozen Cocktails You Can Make in an Ice Cream Maker
Be the queen of the cocktail party this summer with these three simple recipes for frozen cocktails. Your friends will thank you.
The Key to Summer Drinks on Demand? Cocktail Ice Cubes!
Artisanal summer cocktails, without the wait.
Frozen Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe
This is the perfect Southern way to celebrate and cool off this summer.
The Bloody Clam Cocktail Recipe
This is my runner-up for best Bloody Mary, a hearty drink with a hint of the sea. Serves one.
Red, White and Blue Sangria Recipe
This deliciously festive red white and blue sangria is the perfect patriotic cocktail for your summer get-together.