Festive Bourbon Apple 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 steal pan for a festive way to celebrate the most wonderful time of year.

Festive Bourbon Apple Punch

A delightful bourbon punch infused with festive flavors and spices, perfect for celebrating the holiday season.

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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
  • 1.30 oz fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.70 oz Demerara Simple Syrup
  • 0.10 oz Angostura(r) Bitters
  • 4 oz Club Soda
  • 1 Ice Block
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 3 Apple Slices
  • Garnish with freshly grated Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Instructions

  1. In advance, prepare an ice block by filling a 4-ounce square plastic container with water, apple slices, and a cinnamon stick, then place it in the freezer.
  2. In a punch bowl, combine Basil Hayden's(r) Bourbon, sweet vermouth, black tea, apple juice, lemon juice, Demerara syrup, and Angostura(r) Bitters, and stir.
  3. Top with club soda.
  4. Carefully place the pre-made ice block into the punch bowl.
  5. Garnish with apple slices and freshly-grated cinnamon and nutmeg.
  6. Serves 1.