1/4 cup loose Earl Grey tea or 4 bags
1/2 cup honey
4 sprigs thyme, plus more for garnish
2 sprigs rosemary, plus more for garnish
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups bourbon
1/2 cup Cognac or brandy
1 teaspoon orange or regular bitters
In a small pot over medium heat, bring honey, thyme, rosemary sprigs, and ½ cup water to a gentle simmer, while stirring. Let cool, discard herbs.
In a large bowl, combine tea and 1 ¼ cups boiling water. Let steep 5 minutes, strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup. You will need 1 cup of liquid. Let cool.
In a punch bowl or large pitcher, add tea, honey syrup, lemon juice, bourbon, Cognac, and bitters. Stir. Serve over ice garnished with herbs. Ages 21+ only, please drink responsibly.
