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If you don't have a punch bowl, do what van Boven does: Use a big glass vaseĀit's nice and tall and doesn't take up too much space on your table. 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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Strain mixture into a large punch bowl, pressing on solids to release as much liquid as possible.
4. Add club soda and remaining 1/2 cup strawberries and 1/4 cup basil. Serve over ice.
5. DO AHEAD: Syrup can be made up to 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
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