This bourbon punch recipe is perfect for the summer or during the holidays. This bourbon punch is mixed with sweet tea and citrus notes making it perfect summer or winter.
We put a bottle of Four Roses Bourbon in front of us and decided to make a holiday punch surrounding the smooth flavor of the bourbon. The bourbon has hints of pear and apple that compliment the floral aromas and mixed with a taste of honey and spice.
This Holiday Bourbon Punch is perfect for the Fall and Winter hitting those taste notes of the seasons. I added apple cider and a cinnamon-spiced orange tea to make this festive holiday punch.
We set out all of our favorite Holiday flavors on the table and spent the afternoon taste-testing to come up with the perfect holiday punch.
So what ingredients made the cut?
- Apple Cider
- Orange Spiced Sweet Tea
- Cranberries
- Oranges
- Rosemary
As one friend put it, “It is the Holidays in a glass.” Now that we got the flavors down it was time to make it on a larger scale. The Holiday Bourbon Punch came together and tasted amazing. Now that we have this punch it was time to have a party.
Notice the different pictures. I made this punch again in 2016. A friend was having a pig roast and I brought the punch. I knew it was a crowd pleaser and since everyone knows I am a food blogger the expectation was set high.
This was a hit last year and of course it was a hit again with this crowd. Plus it is really pretty.
Holiday Punch Recipes
It’s a holiday party and you are not going to be playing bartender all night. There is an intense game of Jenga going on and your master architectural skills are needed.
Throw in some ice and put out cocktail garnishes and let the party and games begin.
Check out my Orange Sparkling Wine Punch Recipe. It is also festive and a party pleaser!
More Holiday Cocktails
Also, be sure to check out 25 Christmas Cocktail Recipes to get your holiday celebrations started. This list includes Boozy Eggnogs to Moscow Mules with seasonal flair. There is a special holiday cocktail for everyone!
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Bourbon Punch Recipe
Bourbon Punch
Bourbon Punch. Made with sweet tea, citrus and apple cider it is perfect for summer or winter.
Ingredients
- 2 quarts apple cider
- 1/2 cup water (optional. If the punch tastes to thick to you add the water to think it out)
- 2 quarts Orange Spiced Sweet Tea recipe follows
- 1 750 ml bottle of Four Roses Bourbon
- Garnishes: orange slices cranberries, rosemary sprigs
Orange Spiced Sweet Tea
- 4 cups water
- 2 family sized black tea bags.
- 1 orange peel
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 whole clove
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 6 cups ice
Instructions
Orange Spiced Sweet Tea Instructions:
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In a pot place water, tea bags, orange peel, cinnamon stick and clove and bring to a boil. Once it starts to boil remove from heat and let brew for 3-4 minutes.
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Remove tea bags, peel, cinnamon stick and clove and pour tea into a large pitcher.
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Add the sugar and ice and stir until ice melts completely.
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Refrigerate until you are ready to make the Bourbon Holiday Punch.
Holiday Bourbon Punch Instructions:
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In a large punch bowl mix together the apple cider, water, bourbon, and Orange Spiced Sweet Tea.
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Add 3 cups ice, 4-5 orange slices and 1/2 cup cranberries to the punch.
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Place garnishes on a serving plate.
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Have glasses and ice available for guests to serve themselves.
