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Earl Grey-Bourbon Punch

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup loose Earl Grey tea or 4 bags
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 2 sprigs rosemary, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups bourbon
  • 1/2 cup Cognac or brandy
  • 1 teaspoon orange or regular bitters
  • Ice and lemon wheels, for serving

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Combine tea and 1 1/4 cups boiling water in a heatproof bowl.  Let steep 5 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring glass (you should have 1 cup).  Let cool.

Step 2: Meanwhile, bring honey, thyme, 2 rosemary sprigs, and 1/2 cup water to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring to combine.  Let cool; discard herbs.

Step 3: Combine tea, honey syrup, lemon juice, bourbon, Cognac, and bitters in a large pitcher or punch bowl.  Add 2 cups ice and stir until ice is melted and punch is very cold.

Step 4: Serve punch in tumblers filled with ice, garnished with rosemary sprigs and lemon wheels.

Make Ahead: Syrup and tea can be made 3 days ahead; cover separately and chill.  Punch can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill.

Enjoy this party punch from Bon Appétit!