5 from 24 votes
Raspberry-Rhubarb Collins Party Punch
This Raspberry-Rhubarb Collins Punch blends a homemade syrup made from rhubarb, raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice with gin, fresh lime juice, soda water, and ice. The result is a refreshing, fruity cocktail with bright tartness and balanced sweetness, ideal for chilled serving and garnished with lime slices and optional rhubarb for visual appeal.
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
10
people
Calories:
196 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Ingredients
for the simple syrup
- 2 cups rhubarb chopped
- 1 cup raspberries frozen
- 1 cup raw cane sugar
- 1 lemon juice of half
for the punch
- 2 cups gin
- 1/2 cup lime juice fresh
- 1 quart soda water
- 3 cups ice
- 1 lime sliced for garnish
- 2 talks rhubarb sliced for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place rhubarb and raspberries in a large pot. Pour in sugar and lemon juice. Top with 2 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes. Do not stir. Turn off heat and allow to infuse for an additional 20 minutes.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve lined with a clean tea towel, coffee filter or cheesecloth. Cool completely. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 5 days.
- To mix the punch, combine 2 cups raspberry-rhubarb syrup, gin, and fresh lime juice in a punch bowl or large pitcher. Pour in the soda water and tip in the ice. Add sliced lime and rhubarb and stir to combine.
- Taste the punch and adjust to suit your liking. Tip in more rhubarb syrup if you like a sweeter punch. Serve well chilled.
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Notes
- You can substitute strawberries for raspberries or make the syrup using only rhubarb depending on availability or preference.
- Prepare the syrup ahead and refrigerate for up to five days to streamline punch assembly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
196kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Sodium
22mg
(1%)
Potassium
145mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
40IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
12.6mg
(14%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 12.6mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.