Kentucky Plantation Wedding Punch
Transport your taste buds to a charming Southern celebration with Kentucky Plantation Wedding Punch, a refreshing and elegant drink perfect for weddings, garden parties, or any festive gathering. This crowd-pleasing punch combines the zesty brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice, the tropical sweetness of pineapple juice, and the smooth depth of brewed tea, all balanced with a touch of homemade simple syrup. Carbonated ginger ale adds a fizzy finish, while crushed ice keeps it perfectly chilled. Garnished with vibrant slices of orange and lemon, alongside fragrant fresh mint leaves, this punch is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes and serving up to 10, this versatile, non-alcoholic beverage is sure to be the star of your next event.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups Pineapple juice
- 2 cups Brewed tea (strong, unsweetened, and cooled)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 4 cups Ginger ale
- 1 for garnish Orange slices
- 1 for garnish Lemon slices
- 1 handful Fresh mint leaves
- 1 for serving Crushed ice
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and water to create a simple syrup. Stir constantly until the sugar is fully dissolved. Let it cool to room temperature.
In a large punch bowl or pitcher, combine the lemon juice, pineapple juice, cooled tea, and the prepared simple syrup. Stir well until thoroughly mixed.
Add the ginger ale to the punch mixture, stirring gently to incorporate the carbonation.
Add crushed ice to the punch bowl, and gently mix to chill the punch.
Garnish the punch with orange slices, lemon slices, and fresh mint leaves for added flavor and visual appeal.
Serve immediately in individual glasses, ensuring each serving has a bit of garnish for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1448 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 91 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 378.5 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 364.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1133 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
