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Southern Belle Punch

By fiveandspice • June 15, 2016 • 0 Comments

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Southern Belle Punch — Photo by fiveandspice

Author Notes: Based off of a raspberry-ginger-bourbon drink I had once, this punch balances summer fruitiness with the heft and moodiness of bourbon and Campari. Because I like my punch to be carefree yet thoughtful. And because it's punch, well, it should pack a punch. But still be elegant. Punch, apparently, is really just a study in balanced contrasts. —fiveandspice

Serves about 8 to 10

Southern Belle Punch

12 ounces bourbon
5 ounces raspberry syrup (see below)
4.5 ounces Campari
4.5 ounces lemon juice
12 ounces ginger beer, a nice spicy kind with a bit of kick
16 ounces dry sparkling wine

In a pitcher, combine the bourbon, Campari, raspberry syrup, and lemon juice. Stir well with some ice.
Top with the ginger beer and sparkling wine and stir again. Add more ice. Serve!

Raspberry Syrup

1 1/2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
1 cup sugar
Zest of one lemon in strips
Zest of one small orange in strips

Combine all the ingredients with one cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer, smooshing the raspberries with a spoon to release their juices. Simmer, covered, for about 5 minutes, until the raspberries are broken down and saucy. Remove from the heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer. Allow to cool before using.