Bourbon Fruit Tea Punch

A refreshing cocktail combining brewed black tea with a medley of fruit juices and bourbon. This party-perfect punch balances the warmth of bourbon with citrus and tropical flavors, garnished with fresh mint and lemon for an elegant presentation.

8 servings
2 hr 25 min

Ingredients

  • 6 bags black tea bags
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup fresh orange juice
  • ¾ cup pineapple juice
  • cup fresh lemon juice
  • cups bourbon
  • 1 serving mint sprigs and lemon wheels

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Brew tea in 2 cups boiling water in a teapot or measuring glass 5 minutes. Remove tea bags; discard. Add sugar to tea; stir to dissolve. Let cool 10 minutes, then transfer to a pitcher. Add orange, pineapple, and lemon juices and 4 cups cold water; stir well to combine. Chill fruit tea until cold, at least 2 hours, or cover and chill up to 2 days.

    135 min

  2. 2.

    To make cocktails, pour 11/2 oz. bourbon into each of 8 ice-filled glasses. Add 6 oz. fruit tea to each and stir to combine (you may have tea left over). Garnish with mint sprigs and lemon wheels. Alternatively, combine 6 cups fruit tea and 11/2 cups bourbon in a pitcher. Pour among 8 ice-filled glasses; garnish.

    10 min