The Fourth-Quarter Comeback

Ingredients

• 700 ml Bourbon
• 600 ml Orange juice (fresh)
• 250 ml lemon juice (fresh)
• 200 ml Maple syrup
• 150 ml Black Tea (strong cold)
• Approx. 1 l Soda Water, to top
• Approx. 1 l Ginger Ale, to top
• 4 orange slices (wheels, garnish)
• 4 pieces Lemon Wheel (slices, garnish)
• 6 mint sprigs (fresh garnish)

Equipment needed

Instructions

The quantities are totals for 8 servings. Choose a bowl or jug sized for this batch.

1. Choose a punch bowl large enough for this batch. Have a ladle and a measuring jug ready.
2. Freeze a large block of ice in advance, or add ice just before serving.
3. Measure 600 ml orange juice and 250 ml lemon juice. Use fresh juice if possible.
4. Brew 150 ml of strong black tea, steeping for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool completely.
5. In the punch bowl, combine 700 ml bourbon, 600 ml orange juice, 250 ml lemon juice, 200 ml maple syrup and 150 ml cooled black tea.
6. Stir gently for 20–30 seconds until combined.
7. Taste the base. If it is too sharp, add a little maple syrup. If it is too sweet, add a squeeze of lemon.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
9. Prepare the citrus and mint garnish from the ingredient list. Lightly clap the mint between your hands.
10. Just before serving, add ice and the garnish. Slowly pour in the listed amount of soda water or ginger ale while stirring gently.
11. Taste and adjust with more soda water or a squeeze of lemon if needed. Ladle into glasses.