Earl Grey Bourbon Punch (Print)
Brighten any gathering with this Earl Grey bourbon punch combining tea, lemon, honey, and herbs.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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12 ounces bourbon
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8 ounces lemon juice
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4 ounces honey
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4 ounces Cognac
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2 ounces Earl Grey tea (4 tea bags)
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2 dashes bitters
→ Herbs and Garnishes
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4 sprigs thyme
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2 sprigs rosemary, plus more for garnish
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1 lemon wheel, sliced, for garnish
# Directions:
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Combine the loose Earl Grey tea or tea bags with 10 ounces of boiling water in a heatproof bowl. Let steep for 5 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh sieve into a measuring glass. Allow the tea to cool.
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In a small saucepan, bring the honey, thyme, rosemary sprigs, and 4 ounces of water to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring to combine. Once the honey has dissolved, let the mixture cool and remove the herbs.
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In a large pitcher or punch bowl, mix the cooled tea, honey syrup, lemon juice, bourbon, Cognac, and bitters. Add 2 cups of ice, stirring until the ice melts and the punch is well chilled.
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Pour the punch into tumblers filled with ice. Garnish each glass with a rosemary sprig and a lemon wheel for a festive presentation.