Citrus Whiskey Punch

Name: Citrus Whiskey Punch
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 15 lemons; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 4 cinnamon sticks; 2 c. bourbon or rye

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Nov 2, 2015

Mike Garten

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Total Time:

30 mins

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Our first punch, a concoction of lemons and green tea, dates back to our debut year 1885! This time around we've spiced up the punch bowl with cinnamon-infused simple syrup—perfect for fall sipping.

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Ingredients

15
lemons
1 1/2 cups
sugar
4
cinnamon sticks
2 cups
bourbon or rye

Directions

1. Step 1From lemons, cut 8 long strips zest and squeeze 2 1/2 cups juice.
2. Step 2In 2-quart saucepan, combine lemon-zest strips, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and 2 cups water; heat on medium until sugar dissolves, stirring. Remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove and discard lemon zest. Refrigerate lemon syrup until cold. Remove and discard cinnamon sticks.
3. Step 3In punch bowl or large pitcher, stir together lemon juice, syrup, bourbon or rye and 1 1/2 to 3 cups cold water. Serve immediately on ice, garnished with lemon twists and cinnamon sticks, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Makes about 11 cups.