recipe 
yields
1 Gallon
Syrup
4½ cups water
1½ cups sorghum the darker the better
6 ounces dried juniper berries mortared
2 ounces chopped sassafras root
4 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
3 cups dark brown sugar
Syrup
12 cups hard apple cider
1 cup club soda
Ingredients
Punch
steps
Syrup
- Combine all ingredients except for brown sugar in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Allow to simmer for 10 minutes and then gradually add sugar while stirring frequently.
- Let mixture cool, then strain. Store syrup refrigerated for up to 2 months.
Punch
Combine 1 part syrup with 3 parts hard apple cider and top with just enough soda to create a foamy head.
Date Published: 12.06.14
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- From Chef John Fleer, Rhubarb, Asheville, NC
