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Gather the necessary ingredients for your boozy fruit punch. You'll need fresh fruits like oranges, lemons, and strawberries, fruit juice (orange or pineapple juice works well), soda water, alcohol (vodka or rum), sugar, and ice cubes.
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Wash all the fruits thoroughly. Slice the oranges and lemons into thin rounds. Hull the strawberries and slice them in half or quarters, depending on their size. Set aside a few slices of each fruit for garnish.
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In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove it from the heat and let it cool.
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In a large punch bowl or pitcher, combine the fruit juice with your choice of alcohol. Use a ratio of approximately 3 parts fruit juice to 1 part alcohol, but adjust according to your taste preferences.
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Gently stir the prepared fruit slices into the fruit juice-alcohol mixture. Be careful not to mash the fruits. The citrus slices will infuse the punch with refreshing flavours, while the strawberries will add sweetness.
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Once the simple syrup has cooled, taste the punch mixture. If you prefer a sweeter punch, gradually add the simple syrup, stirring and tasting after each addition.
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Cover the punch bowl or pitcher with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour, allowing the flavours to meld together. You can also leave it in the fridge overnight for an even better flavour infusion.
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When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and ladle the chilled, boozy fruit punch over the ice. Garnish with the reserved fruit slices for an extra festive touch.
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Cheers and happy Holi!