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Photo: CHRISTOPHER TESTANIThis simple yet eye-catching punch is sure to be the talk of your next event. The flavorful base for this sparkling cocktail is a ginger syrup that comes together in a flash. Simple syrup is crafted by heating equal parts sugar and water until the sugar fully dissolves. It's perfect for sweetening beverages and adding flavors like fruits, herbs, or in this case, ginger! To assemble the punch, combine tart grapefruit juice with ginger syrup and top each glass with a prosecco floater. Garnish with vibrant Ruby Red grapefruit slices and sprigs of thyme for a chic finishing touch.
Ingredients List
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1 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped (from a 4-inch piece)
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4 cups cold unsweetened white grapefruit juice
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750-milliliter bottle of chilled Prosecco
Instructions
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Combine sugar, 1 cup of water, and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reduces to 1 cup, about 4 to 5 minutes.
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Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup or small bowl, discarding the ginger. Chill in the refrigerator for about 40 minutes until cold.
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Mix the cooled ginger syrup with the grapefruit juice in a large punch bowl.
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For serving, pour about 2/3 cup of the punch into glasses and top with Prosecco. Alternatively, pour a 750-milliliter bottle of chilled Prosecco directly into the punch bowl and serve immediately.
