Spicy Winter Bourbon Punch

Wish your friends a very merry holiday season with this crafty Christmas punch recipe. Layered with spices and bitters, this bourbon punch is a little sweet, a little aromatic and very flavorful. Create wreath-like ice blocks in a round steel pan for a festive way to celebrate the most wonderful time of year.

Spicy Winter Bourbon Punch

A flavorful and aromatic bourbon punch with a hint of sweetness and spices, perfect for celebrating the holidays.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz Basil Hayden's(r) Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • 1 oz Vermouth, Sweet
  • 1 oz Black Tea
  • 2 oz fresh Apple Juice or Apple Cider
  • 1.50 oz fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.50 oz Demerara Simple Syrup
  • 1 splash Angostura(r) Bitters
  • 4 oz Club Soda
  • 1 Ice Block
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 3 Apple Slices
  • Garnish with a pinch of freshly grated Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Prepare ice blocks by filling a 4-ounce square plastic container with water, two apple slices, and one cinnamon stick; place in the freezer.
  2. In a punch bowl, combine bourbon, sweet vermouth, black tea, apple juice, lemon juice, Demerara syrup, and Angostura bitters; stir well.
  3. Top the mixture with club soda.
  4. Carefully place the pre-made ice block into the punch bowl.
  5. Garnish with remaining apple slices and a pinch of freshly grated cinnamon and nutmeg.
  6. Serve and enjoy. Serves 1.