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 festive bourbon punch with apple and spices, perfect for celebrating the holiday season.
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
- A dash of Angostura(r) Bitters
- 4 oz Club Soda
- 1 Ice Block
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 3 Apple Slices
- Garnish with freshly grated Cinnamon and Nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare an ice block by filling a 4-ounce square plastic container with water, two apple slices, and one cinnamon stick, then place it in the freezer.
- Mix Basil Hayden's(r) Bourbon, sweet vermouth, black tea, apple juice, lemon juice, Demerara syrup, and Angostura(r) Bitters in a punch bowl and stir.
- Top with club soda.
- Carefully place the pre-made ice block into the punch bowl.
- Garnish with apple slices and freshly-grated cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Serve and enjoy!