Summertime Citrus Bourbon Punch

This Summertime Citrus Bourbon Punch is a perfect blend of old-fashioned flavors and a refreshing citrus blast. The fragrant and robust flavor of freshly brewed tea sets this cocktail apart. It's a delightful combination of sweet citrus syrup, chilled tea, orange juice, lemonade, and bourbon whiskey, served over ice for a truly delightful drinking experience.

Summertime Citrus Bourbon Punch

This cocktail is a refreshing blend of citrus syrup, freshly brewed tea, orange juice, lemonade, and bourbon whiskey served over ice.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 large navel orange
  • 1 large lemon
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 family size iced tea bags
  • 1 1/2 cups chilled orange juice
  • 1 1/2 cups chilled lemonade
  • 2 cups bourbon whiskey
  • Orange and lemon wedges for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Using a vegetable peeler, remove long strips of zest from the orange and lemon.
  2. In a small saucepot, combine the citrus zests, 1 cup of water, and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Set aside the citrus syrup to steep for 20 minutes, then strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer, discarding the solids and placing the syrup in the refrigerator to cool.
  4. In a pitcher, steep 2 tea bags in 2 cups of boiling water for 10 minutes, then discard the tea bags.
  5. In a large punch bowl, combine the chilled orange juice, lemonade, bourbon whiskey, and tea. Add the chilled citrus syrup to taste, 1/2 to 1 cup.
  6. Garnish with optional lemon and orange wedges, then chill and serve over ice.