The Hot Whiskey Punch belongs in every home bartender's repertoire. With just 5 ingredients, you get a bright and citrus-forward drink that punches well above its weight.
Ingredients
- 1 liter blended whiskey
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 lemons
- 8 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Peel and slice the lemons; place the peel into a large non-reactive saucepan.
- Add sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves and 3 cups of water.
- Set over a medium-high heat and stir frequently to dissolve the sugar.
- Allow the water to reach the boil, then turn heat down to minimum.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture and return to the pan.
- Add the whiskey and heat but do not boil.
- Serve in Irish coffee glasses with a slice of peeled lemon in each.
- Makes 8 (6-ounce) Irish coffee glasses.
Serve In
Irish Coffee Cup
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