wheat"beery" punch

In case you didn’t know it, Oktoberfest officially kicks off this weekend.

In even better news? Did you know there is an actual beer punch, that utilizes fresh fruits, liquor, and simple syrup, almost like a beer… dare I say it? A beer sangria.

So. Up. My. Alley.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup simple syrup

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

boiled together and whisked until sugar dissolved

2 cups raspberries

1 orange, halved and sliced

3/4 cup chambord

4 bottles german wheat beer

Directions:

Combine raspberries, oranges, simple syrup and chambord together in a large pitcher. Refrigerate for 4 - 6 hours before serving.

Just before serving, add beer, and stir to combine. Pour into individual pint glasses. Making sure to include raspberries and orange slices.