A vibrant, fruity punch bowl blending fresh strawberries, lime, rum, and sparkling water for a lively drink.
# Components:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 lime, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup frozen strawberries
→ Liquids
04 - 1 cup white rum
05 - 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
06 - 1/2 cup simple syrup
07 - 2 cups club soda, chilled
08 - 2 cups sparkling water or lemon-lime soda, chilled
→ Garnish
09 - Fresh mint sprigs
10 - Extra lime wheels
11 - Whole strawberries
# Method:
01 - In a large punch bowl, combine fresh strawberries and lime slices.
02 - Add white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the punch bowl. Stir thoroughly to combine all components.
03 - Gently add club soda and sparkling water or lemon-lime soda, stirring lightly to preserve carbonation.
04 - Add frozen strawberries to maintain cold temperature without dilution from melting ice.
05 - Top with fresh mint sprigs, additional lime wheels, and whole strawberries for visual appeal.
06 - Ladle punch into glasses filled with ice and serve immediately.