Drink: Strawberry-Ginger Punch

Recipe by Yvette Van Boven If you don't have a punch bowl, do what van Boven does: "Use a big glass vase—it's nice and tall and doesn't take up too much space on your table.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Strawberry-Ginger Punch

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar
12 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled, halved or quartered if large (about 3 cups), divided
1 3" piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced, divided
1/2 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves, divided
1 1/2 cups brandy
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 12-ounce cans club soda

Instructions

Combine sugar, 1/2 cup strawberries, half of ginger, and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries soften, about 3 minutes. Let cool. Strain and set syrup aside.
Muddle 2 cups strawberries, 1/4 cup basil, and remaining ginger in a large jar or bowl. Add brandy, lime juice, and reserved syrup and stir to combine. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours to let flavors meld.
Strain mixture into a large punch bowl, pressing on solids to release as much liquid as possible.
Add club soda and remaining 1/2 cup strawberries and 1/4 cup basil. Serve over ice.
DO AHEAD: Syrup can be made up to 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

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