Earl Grey–Bourbon Punch

🍂 Smooth Earl Grey–bourbon punch with cozy fall spice and citrus notes! 🍋 A warm, elegant drink for autumn gatherings. #FallCocktails #BourbonPunch #AutumnDrinks #CozySips #SeasonalFlavors #EntertainingIdeas Ingredients: 12 ounces bourbon 8 ounces lemon juice 4 ounces honey 4 ounces Cognac 2 ounces Earl Grey tea 4 tea bags 2 dashes bitters 4 sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh rosemary plus more for garnish Lemon wheels for garnish Instructions: 1. In a heatproof bowl, combine the loose Earl Grey tea (or tea bags) with 10 ounces of boiling water. Let steep for 5 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring glass. Allow the tea to cool. 2. In a small saucepan, bring the honey, thyme, rosemary sprigs, and 4 ounces water to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring to combine. Once the honey is dissolved, let the mixture cool and remove the herbs. 3. In a large pitcher or punch bowl, mix the cooled tea, honey syrup, lemon juice, bourbon, Cognac, and bitters. Add 2 cups of ice, stirring until the ice melts and the punch is well-chilled. 4. Pour the punch into tumblers filled with ice. Garnish each glass with a rosemary sprig and a lemon wheel for a festive presentation.