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\nThe holidays are officially upon us, which means, holiday party planning.\u00a0 For those of you looking for an easy-to-prepare punch, I’ve got just the one for you.\u00a0 It’s made with Boodles Rhubarb & Strawberry Gin<\/a> (which combines the London Dry style gin with the taste of fresh rhubarb and strawberry), prosecco, fresh lemon juice, ginger tea, and a homemade strawberry star anise syrup.\u00a0 The Rhubarb & Strawberry gin has a nice brightness to it, and quite a bit of fruity flavor that pairs nicely with the round sweetness of the syrup and the holiday spiciness of the star anise. \u00a0 <\/p>\n

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\nThe hardest part of the recipe is the syrup, which I recommend you prepare the day before your party.\u00a0 It calls for a bag of frozen strawberries, whole anise pods, brown sugar, and water, which you let boil until it reaches a nice syrupy consistency.\u00a0 The recipe below makes a little extra (because I know you’re going to want it), and is delicious on yogurt, ice cream, or mixed with seltzer for a refreshing alcohol-free tipple. <\/p>\n

As with any punch, I always double the recipe for the start of a party and depending on the crowd will make sure I provision for an extra double batch to have on hand should the punch bowl run dry.\u00a0 No one likes an empty punch bowl – NO ONE.<\/p>\n

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\nYou can either let your guests serve themselves, or you can garnish each glass individually for a bit of extra flair.\u00a0 Express a lemon peel over every cup of punch, and (if you’re up for the challenge), flame a star anise pod for a nice aromatic garnish that will be sure to wow your guests. <\/p>\n

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\nSo far this recipe has been a hit with my friends and family – I hope it is with yours as well.<\/p>\n

Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Strawberry Star Anise Gin Punch<\/u><\/b>
Makes 20 Servings<\/i>

6-1\/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
13.5 oz Strawberry Star Anise Syrup*
13.5 oz Brewed Ginger Tea, Chilled
18-3\/4 oz Boodles Rhubarb & Strawberry Gin<\/span><\/a>
25 oz Prosecco<\/p>\n

Combine ingredients in a punch bowl with a large block of ice.\u00a0 Garnish the bowl with slices of fresh strawberries, star anise pods, and lemon peel slivers.\u00a0 Garnish each drink with a star anise pod (flamed, or not) and a lemon twist. <\/p>\n

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Strawberry Star Anise Syrup<\/u><\/b>
\nMakes Approximately 16 oz of Syrup<\/i>
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\n2 c. Frozen Strawberries
\n1\/2 c. Brown Sugar
\n1\/2 c. Water<\/p>\n

Combine in a medium-large pot and bring to a simmer.\u00a0 Reduce to medium-low heat and let simmer until you’ve reached your preferred syrup consistency.\u00a0 Strain into a non-reactive container, and keep in the refrigerator for up to one month. <\/p>\n

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