Strawberry Grapefruit Bourbon and Chamomile Brunch Punch

I am so excited to get to share this recipe with you today. In fact I am so excited, that I am doing a facebook live today (Thursday the 6th at 1pmPT.) This gorgeous and delicious recipe comes from Joy the Bakers new drool-worthy book Over Easy, Sweet and Savory Recipes for Leisurely Days. YES PLEASE.

Joy brings her signature style to each and every luscious recipe in this book and the photography is AMAZING.

There may have been recipes that I can ONLY drool over due to my allergies, but Pete pretty much tagged all of the recipes that he wants and can happily have. I, myself found considerable enjoyment in the cocktail chapter. After I was done dog earring the Bloody Mary page I was ALL OVER this seriously beautiful brunch punch recipe.

You guys KNOW how much I love a good punch recipe- I just think that they make for such a festive and pretty party. PLUS the fact that it considerably cuts down on the efforts of the hostess- which is pretty much the best.

You could prepare some of these elements a day or two before hand and then just throw everything together right before your guests arrive. Perfect for Easter or really any lovely spring gathering you have coming up. I hope you enjoy!

And be sure to check out Joy’s new book! Or hop over to my instagram post where I am going to be doing a giveaway of TWO books!

Strawberry Grapefruit Bourbon and Chamomile Brunch Punch

Author: Heather Christo

Prep time: 90 mins

Cook time: 5 mins

Total time: 1 hour 35 mins

Serves: 12

Ingredients

Chamomile Syrup
3 cups water
2 ½ cups sugar
8 chamomile tea bags
Punch:
4 cups fresh grapefruit juice
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
3 cups bourbon
a few dashes of bitters
Ice Cubes for serving
Fresh chamomile flowers for serving (optional)
Fresh grapefruit slices for serving (optional)

Instructions

For the Chamomile Syrup:
Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring toa simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and add the tea bags and stir. Cover and let steep for 15 minutes. Remove the tea bags and discard. Refrigerate until room temperature or chilled, at least 1 hour.
For the Punch:
In a blender combine the grapefruit juice and half the strawberries/ Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a large punch bowl. Add the chamomile syrup, bourbon and bitters. Add the remaining strawberry slices and ice.
To serve: Put a few ice cubes into serving cups, garnish with fresh flowers, grapefruit or strawberries and ladle punch into glasses and serve immediately.

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