Bourbon Punch
Get into the holiday spirit with a batch of this Bourbon Punch! This whiskey cocktail is easy to make, and it's sure to be the hit of the party.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 184kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 3 cups bourbon whiskey see note
- 1 cup dry red wine
- ¼ cup triple sec
- 15 dashes Angostura bitters
- ½ cup cherry juice
- ½ cup cranberry juice
- 1½ cups sparkling water or soda water can use champagne for a fancier version, plus more for serving
- 2 oranges sliced into wheels, plus more for garnishing
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- ice cubes
- cocktail cherries for serving
Instructions
- Using a small saucepan, add granulated sugar and water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture into a large pitcher or punchbowl.
- Add all of the remaining ingredients except for ice cubes; stir until well combined.
- To serve, pour over ice and garnish glasses with additional orange slices. Top glasses with a splash of sparkling water before serving. (Note: This punch can be served in a large punch bowl. Let guests pour their own glass, and have cherries, orange wedges and cinnamon sticks on the side for garnishing.)
Notes
As this recipe includes a number of other ingredients and flavors, there is no need to reach for that special bottle of bourbon. Pick your favorite bourbon and go from there! Maker’s Mark, Woodford Reserve and Jim Beam would all be good options here.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.1mg
