Gin Punch

southern chef in louisiana's Note:

This packs a punch.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 3 mins
• Prep Time: 2 hrs
• Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 6.5 quarts

• 6 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 (48 ounce) can pineapple juice
• 1 (48 ounce) can grapefruit juice
• 1 (8 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, undrained
• 2 cups gin
• 1 (33 7/8 ounce) bottle ginger ale, chilled

Directions:

1. Combine the water and sugar in large saucepan. Bring to boil and stir until dissolved; cool.
2. Combine sugar mixture, juices and cherries, chill.
3. Add gin and ginger ale just before serving.