If you made it to our Holiday Unveiling last month, then you got to partake in the best punch EVER. Our friend, Meredyth Archer, of Mother Shrub, created a cranberry concoction that was to die for. Folks loved it and I wanted to share it with you so that you can make it at your next holiday party. Or, whenever you like. It really shouldn’t be saved for just this time of year. Naturally, it features her amazing Cranberry shrub. That little hint of vinegar with the sweetness of lemonade and gravitas of whiskey makes for a wonderful cocktail.
Bourbon Holiday Punch
Serves 16-20
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24 oz sweetened lemonade
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12 oz bourbon (Four Roses or Benchmark good)
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6 oz Cranberry shrub
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2 - 4 oz honey simple syrup (mix equal parts honey and water)
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8 dashes Cherry bitters (or orange bitters would be okay)
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12 oz prosecco
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Cinnamon sticks
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Cranberries
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Add lemonade, shrub and honey syrup to punch bowl or pitcher. Stir.
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Add bourbon and bitters and ice cubes, large format or ice ring if using punch bowl. Stir gently.
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Slowly add prosecco to preserve bubbles.
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Float cinnamon sticks and cranberries.