RHUBARB PUNCH

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Rhubarb makes this punch a pretty pink. Can be made ahead when the rhubarb is at its peak, frozen and saved for a June wedding.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 gallon, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart rhubarb, cut into 1 inch pieces (about 2 dozen stalks)
1 quart water
3 cups sugar
2 cups water
6 large lemons, juice of
1 cup pineapple juice
1 quart ginger ale

Steps:

  • Cut rhubarb into 1" pieces.
  • Place in a saucepan and barely cover with water.
  • Cook for 10-12 minutes until soft.
  • Drain through sieve w/cheesecloth.
  • There should be 3 quarts of juice.
  • (If you want to make ahead, this juice can be frozen in ziplock bags for up to 3 months).
  • Dissolve sugar in 2 cups water and cook 10+ minutes until a syrup is made.
  • Combine lemon, pineapple and rhubarb juices to syrup.
  • Pour 1 quart of punch into ice cube trays and freeze well (a couple of days).
  • Remove from trays and place in ziplock bags until serving time.
  • Pour punch over fruit cubes in the punch bowl.
  • Slowly add a quart of ginger ale.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.3, Fat 0.1, Sodium 5.2, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 30.1, Protein 0.3

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