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Photograph: Christopher TestaniIf there’s one drink you should prepare this holiday season, make it this bourbon and Campari-infused punch. A beautiful ice ring adds a festive touch and makes it a visual delight. Guests will be mesmerized by the pomegranate seeds floating in the ice ring as they pour the sweet and tart punch into glasses. The bourbon provides a warming sensation, the Campari adds a hint of bitterness, and citrus juice brightens the drink, balancing out the flavors. To save time, consider buying pre-packed pomegranate arils.
Ingredients List
Pomegranate Ice Decoration
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1 3/4 cups pomegranate seeds
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1/2 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice
Bourbon-Campari Punch Recipe
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6 1/2 cups bourbon
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2 cups pomegranate juice
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1 cup Campari
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1 cup unsweetened orange juice
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1/2 cup fresh lime juice
Sweetened Syrup
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
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Place pomegranate seeds in a Bundt pan. Pour 1/2 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice and 1/2 cup water over them. Freeze until fully solid, at least 4 hours.
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In a punch bowl, combine bourbon, 2 cups pomegranate juice, Campari, orange juice, lime juice, and 1/2 cup simple syrup. (To make the simple syrup, simmer 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved.)
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Run warm water over the Bundt pan until the ice ring loosens. Place the ice ring into the punch bowl and serve.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 130 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 24g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 130 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 21g | |
| Protein 1g | 1% |
| Vitamin C 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium 12mg | 1% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 224mg | 5% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
