EDOUARDO JORDAN'S JUNETEENTH RED PUNCH
One of the chef Edouardo Jordan's fond memories is making the punch for family celebrations; he'd add layers of fresh fruit and juices to Hawaiian Punch or Tropical Punch Kool-Aid. Red drinks are a staple at Juneteenth gatherings for African-Americans across the U.S. The color is a reminder of the red kola nuts and bissap (commonly known as hibiscus tea), which made their way to the Americas as part of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Cognac salutes black World War II soldiers' love affair with the spirit and its continued popularity among African-American spirit drinkers, but any dark rum or whiskey is an excellent substitution. Find the best ripe strawberries for the simple syrup, and look for pineapple and pomegranate juices with no added sugar.
Provided by Nicole Taylor
Categories cocktails
Time 45m
Yield 6 drinks
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare the syrup: In a medium saucepan, bring strawberries, sugar, ginger and 3/4 cup water to a simmer over low heat and cook for 15 minutes until liquid reduces. (If it starts to boil, lower the heat as needed.) Remove from heat, cover with a lid and let it cool to room temperature.
- Strain cooled syrup through a fine-mesh strainer, mashing the pulp to extract as much liquid as possible. (You should have about 1 cup.) Refrigerate until ready to use. (The syrup will last for 1 week.)
- Batch the cocktail: In a large mason jar or pitcher, combine 6 ounces syrup with the Cognac, juices and ginger beer. Stir with a wooden spoon and seal. (You can mix it up and refrigerate to 1 day in advance.)
- When ready to serve, fill six old-fashioned glasses with ice. Stir the batched cocktail (in case it settled while chilling) and divide it equally among glasses. Top each glass with 2 ounces wine and garnish, if desired.
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Vishal Sarjoo
[email protected]5 stars for this amazing punch!
FF BHARNO GAMER YT
[email protected]This is the best Juneteenth punch I've ever had! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Rairamzan Jani
[email protected]This punch is a great way to celebrate Juneteenth with family and friends.
Justin Caldwell
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect addition to my Juneteenth party menu.
Kats Brizzy
[email protected]This is the perfect punch for a hot summer day. It's so refreshing and cooling.
ISI Kings Gaming
[email protected]I made a pitcher of this punch for a party and it was gone in no time! Everyone loved it.
thediamondblocker 912
[email protected]This punch is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it took hours to prepare.
Mereseini Tuitoga
[email protected]I love that this punch is made with fresh fruit. It makes it so much more flavorful than punches made with artificial ingredients.
Tarmina Akter
[email protected]This punch is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It's not too sweet, but it's not too sour either.
kenneth day
[email protected]I love the color of this punch! It's so festive and perfect for a Juneteenth party.
Raymonde Swart
[email protected]This punch is a great way to celebrate Juneteenth. It's refreshing, flavorful, and easy to make.
Clement Rotich
[email protected]I've been looking for a good Juneteenth punch recipe and this one is perfect! It's so easy to make and so delicious.
Obinna Victory
[email protected]I made this punch for my family and they loved it! Even my kids, who are usually picky eaters, enjoyed it.
Gk Rakib
[email protected]This punch is amazing! I love the combination of flavors. It's the perfect drink for a summer party.
Thabang Mokwena
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for several parties and it's always a hit.
Really Sus
[email protected]This Juneteenth Red Punch was a hit at my party! It was so refreshing and flavorful, and the perfect way to celebrate the holiday.