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Summer's Secret Garden Punch

Summer's Secret Garden Punch

Author Sam Thompson

Sam Thompson

Tue Jun 18 2024

This Summer's Secret Garden Punch brings the vibrancy of summer to your palate. The Lemon-Mint Syrup adds a refreshing zest with hints of basil, while Cucumber Juice and Chili-Infused Simple Syrup provide unexpected yet harmonious depth. Sunrise Puree introduces a delicate balance between sweet peaches and tart berries. Classic bourbon is complemented by the infusion of chili for an unforgettable twist on this timeless cocktail.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Lemon-Mint Syrup
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber Juice
  • 3/4 cup Sunrise Puree (fresh peach and berry blend)
  • 2 tablespoons Chili-Infused Simple Syrup
  • 1.5 oz Bourbon

Instructions

  • To prepare the Lemon-Mint Syrup, combine freshly squeezed juice from 2 lemons and 6 sprigs of mint in a saucepan with sugar to taste until dissolved. Simmer for 10 minutes, strain, and let cool.
  • For Cucumber Juice, peel one large cucumber, remove seeds, and juice the flesh using a citrus press or blender.
  • Mix fresh peaches, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries to create Sunrise Puree. Blend until smooth, strain if necessary.
  • To make Chili-Infused Simple Syrup, combine equal parts water and sugar in a saucepan with 1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes, bring to boil, simmer for 5 minutes, then cool and strain.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a shaker filled with ice, shake well, and double-strain into an Old Fashioned glass over crushed ice.

Tags: Vibrant, Refreshing, Summer Blend

Glassware: Old Fashioned Glass

Classification: Fruit-Infused Spirits Cocktail