Ginger Pineapple Sparkling Punch

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup thinly sliced unpeeled fresh ginger (1/4 lb; from two 5-inch-long pieces)
• 3 cups unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (3 to 5 lemons)
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (4 to 6 limes)
• 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
• 4 cups ice cubes
• Garnish: lemon and lime slices
• a small punch bowl or pitcher

1. 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, 15 minutes. Pour syrup through a sieve into a bowl, discarding ginger. Chill, covered, until cold, about 2 hours.
2. Stir together ginger syrup and fruit juices in a punch bowl or pitcher. Stir in sparkling water and ice.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ginger-pineapple-sparkling-punch-231223 (may not work)