Rosemary Cardamom Ginger Punch Mocktail

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 cups strong brewed black tea, chilled
• 1 1/2 cups orange juice
• 3/4 cup lime juice
• 3 cups ginger beer, chilled
• 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 lime, thinly sliced
• Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish

Directions

1. Combine the sugar, water, rosemary, and cardamom in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then remove from the heat and let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain and chill the syrup.
2. In a large pitcher or punch bowl, stir together the chilled black tea, orange juice, lime juice, and rosemary-cardamom syrup.
3. Just before serving, pour in the ginger beer and sparkling water. Add the orange, lemon, and lime slices, then garnish with fresh rosemary. Taste and adjust with a little more lime juice if it needs brightness, or a splash more syrup if it tastes too tart.