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Circe's sucker punch (AKA Mediterranean punch) in a footed glass garnished with a slice of blood orange, a slice of lemon, and a large sprig of mint.
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Circe's Sucker Punch (AKA Mediterranean Punch)

Circe's sucker punch (AKA Mediterranean punch) is a Greek inspired ode to summer relaxation in liquid form. Like the mythical sorceress herself, this punch promises to soothe anything that ails you on a hot summer's day! It's a true punch, meaning it contains all of the necessary elements...spirit, sugar, water, citrus, and spice. Refreshing, complex, and super easy to scale up, it makes a magnificent party drink. It might just be the only summer elixir you need.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Greek inspired, Mediterranean
Keyword cocktail, easy, festive, punch, quick, summer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 drinks

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 2 ounce honey simple syrup
  • 3 ounces ouzo
  • 2 ounces fresh blood orange juice
  • 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
  • few drops fennel bitters
  • fresh mint and citrus slices, to garnish (optional)
  • plenty of ice

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker, combine the fresh lemon juice, honey simple syrup, ouzo, fresh blood orange juice, fresh grapefruit juice, and fennel bitters (if using).
  • Add ice and stir for at least 30 seconds.
  • Strain the punch over fresh ice in a glass of your choice.
  • Garnish with thin slices of lemon, blood orange, and fresh mint, if desired. Serve immediately.