Makers Mark Fancy Bourbon Punch

Fancy Bourbon Punch

Recipe by Matt Wallace, Mixologist, Seven Grand

Ingredients:

• 1 liter Maker’s Mark® Bourbon
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• Peels of 3 lemons and 1 orange
• Juice of peeled fruit
• 1 liter of strong tea (preferably green tea)
• 250 ml champagne (club soda can be used for a less fancy version)
• Freshly grated nutmeg

Directions:

1. Combine sugar and citrus peels in the bottom of a punch bowl. Muddle together until sugar starts to clump together. Let sit for about 2 hours, (while not necessary, this does add a little complexity).
2. Brew the tea for about 30 minutes, remove loose tea or tea bags, and allow to cool.
3.  Add the juice of the peeled fruit, tea, and bourbon. Stir.
4. Top with champagne just before serving and stir gently. Top with freshly grated nutmeg and serve.