Spring Gin Punch

Name: Spring Gin Punch
Ingredients: 1 lemon; 1 lime; 1/2 cup sugar; 10 ounce still water; 16 ounces floral gin or your choice of spirit; 4 ounces fresh lemon juice; 4 ounces fresh lime juice; 1 ounce absinthe; 6 dashes Angostura bitters; 16 thin cucumber slices; 8 fresh mint leaves; Ice block; 32 ounces sparkling water; Garnish: thinly sliced lemon and lime

14 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 lemon
1 lime
1/2 cup sugar
10 ounce still water
16 ounces floral gin or your choice of spirit
4 ounces fresh lemon juice
4 ounces fresh lime juice
1 ounce absinthe
6 dashes Angostura bitters
16 thin cucumber slices
8 fresh mint leaves
Ice block
32 ounces sparkling water
Garnish: thinly sliced lemon and lime

Directions

1

1 Part Sweet: Start by making a simple syrup.
2

Muddle peels from 1 lemon and 1 lime with sugar in a large bowl. Add 10 ounces still water; stir until sugar dissolves.
3

2 Parts Spirit: Choose what melds best with the flavor profile you're building.
4

Floral gin works best here--stir in 16 ounces.
5

1 Part Sour: Fresh citrus is the standard.
6

Stir in lemon juice and lime juice.
7

Flavor Boosters: Add liqueurs and fresh botanicals for delicate depth.
8

Stir in absinthe and Angostura bitters. Add cucumber slices and mint leaves. Chill at least 30 minutes.
9

4 Parts Sparkling Water: The finishing touch before serving.
10

Pour punch into a punch bowl over an ice block; discard citrus peels. Stir in sparkling water. Garnish, if desired.