Rhubarb Citrus Punch
Brighten up your gatherings with this refreshing and tangy Rhubarb Citrus Punch, the ultimate crowd-pleaser for spring and summer! Combining the tart tang of rhubarb with the zesty vibrancy of fresh orange and lemon, this sparkling punch is a true celebration of seasonal flavors. Sweetened just enough with granulated sugar and elevated by the delightful fizz of chilled club soda, it's a perfectly balanced beverage that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Easy to prepare ahead and garnished with citrus slices and fresh mint, this punch is ideal for outdoor parties, brunches, or simply cooling off on a warm day. Whether sipped from a punch bowl at a sunny picnic or poured over ice at a backyard barbecue, Rhubarb Citrus Punch is sure to become your go-to summer drink.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups rhubarb stalks, chopped
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1.5 cups orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 cups lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 cups club soda or sparkling water (chilled)
- fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- orange or lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Add the chopped rhubarb and water to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rhubarb has softened and broken down.
Strain the rhubarb mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or pitcher, pressing gently to extract the liquid. Discard the solids.
While the rhubarb liquid is still warm, stir in the granulated sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then stir in the freshly squeezed orange juice and lemon juice.
Chill the rhubarb-citrus mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Just before serving, combine the chilled rhubarb-citrus mixture with the club soda or sparkling water in a punch bowl or large pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
Serve over ice in individual glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and citrus slices, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.4 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 372 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.7 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 241.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 666 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 2625 mg | 56% | |
*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.
