INGREDIENTS

For the Ginger syrup:
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup thinly sliced, unpeeled fresh ginger (about ¼ pound or two 5-inch-long pieces)
For the Punch:
  • 3 cups unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (3 to 5 lemons)
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice (4 to 6 limes)
  • 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
  • 4 cups ice cubes
  • Garnish: lemon and lime slices

GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

For the Ginger syrup:
  • Bring water, sugar, and ginger to a boil in a 1 to 1 1/2-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes, then remove from heat and steep, uncovered for 15 minutes. Pour syrup through a sieve into a bowl, discarding ginger. Chill covered, until cold, about 2 hours.
Make the Punch:
  • Stir together ginger syrup and fruit juices in a punch bowl or pitcher. Stir in sparkling water and ice.
  • Enjoy (and consider spiking with vodka or rum!)

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UnCruise Adventures specializes in small-ship cruising, allowing access to remote areas and a more intimate travel experience. Their trips emphasize active exploration, with opportunities for kayaking, hiking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and skiff excursions. Guests have the chance to encounter diverse wildlife, including bears, moose, sea otters, humpback whales, and orcas. They prioritize flexible itineraries that allow for the best wildlife viewing and adventure activities, rather than rigid schedules. The all-inclusive package covers meals, beverages (including alcohol), adventure gear, and transfers, eliminating hidden costs. UnCruise Adventures offers various itineraries in Alaska’s Inside Passage, including Glacier Bay National Park. They also explore Mexico’s Sea of Cortés, the Hawaiian Islands, the Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Belize, Guatemala, coastal Washington, and the Columbia & Snake Rivers. The ships offer cozy cabins, gourmet cuisine, fine wines, and specialty microbrews, along with hot tubs and other amenities. UnCruise Adventures aims for a personal travel experience, with attentive crew members who learn guest preferences and guide them on adventures. Necessary equipment for activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking is provided, so guests can pack light.

Pele’s Punch is a refreshing non-alcoholic drink.

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