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Sicilian Sunset Punch
Early Summer 2020
This gorgeous cocktail combines the botanical complexity of gin, the gentle bitterness of Aperol and the sweet-tart juiciness of blood oranges. It would not be out of place at the brunch table—just rebrand it as Sunrise Punch! Sanpellegrino makes a blood orange (Aranciata Rossa) soda that can be found at many supermarkets.
Makes 8 to 10 drinks
1½ cups (375 mL) London dry gin
½ cup (125 mL) Aperol
2 cups (500 mL) strained fresh blood or regular orange juice, chilled
¼ cup (60 mL) strained fresh lime juice
2 cups (500 mL) blood orange soda, chilled
6 cups (1.5 L) ice cubes, about 1½ lbs (680 g), plus more for serving
Blood or navel orange slices and rosemary sprigs to garnish
1 In a 16-cup (4-L) drink dispenser or punch bowl, pour in gin, Aperol, orange juice and lime juice. Stir. Slowly pour in blood orange soda. Add 6 cups ice cubes, orange slices and rosemary sprigs.
2 Serve with chilled glasses and ice cubes, and garnish with orange slices and rosemary sprigs.
Makes 8 to 10 drinks
