If you’re like me and you’re always getting sick during the winter, than this is the drink for you. It uses fresh pressed juice from in-season citrus, cranberries, and ginger for lots of immune-boosting vitamin c and antioxidants. Combining the wellness of an immunity shot with the fun of an alcohol shot!!!!! Free will is awesome.
immunity punch
Ingredients
For the Maple Simple Syrup
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- pinch of sea salt
For the Fruit Punch
- 1 cup fresh pressed cranberry juice
- 1 cup fresh pressed orange juice
- 1/3 cup fresh pressed lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh pressed ginger juice
- 2/3 cup maple syrup, plus more to taste
For one cocktail
- 1/3 cup fruit punch
- 1 shot of vodka, gin, or tequila
- splash of club soda
- pinch of sea salt
- blood orange slice, for garnish
- rosemary, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup: in a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup and water and bring to a low boil. Turn off the heat and add the rosemary and salt. Let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Remove the rosemary, and transfer the syrup to a heat proof bowl to cool to room temperature. Can be stored in the fridge for ~a week.
- Make the Fruit Punch: combine the ingredients and adjust the sweetness to your taste with extra maple simple syrup. Store in the fridge. When using fresh pressed juice, it's best to use with in a day.
- Make a Cocktail: fill a cocktail mixing glass or shaker with ice. Add the fruit punch and the spirit of your choice (or omit for a mocktail). Stir or shake until thoroughly chilled. Fill a rocks glass to the top with crushed or pebble ice. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass. Top with club soda, a slice of orange, rosemary, and a pinch of salt.
- For a batched cocktail: Multiply the measurements of the single serving by the amount of servings you wish to make. Combine juice and alcohol and chill in the fridge before serving. Add to a serving container with sliced citrus. Serve over ice.