Strawberry, Grapefruit, and Chamomile Brunch Punch

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 8 chamomile tea bags
• 4 cups fresh grapefruit juice
• 1 pint fresh strawberries
• hulled and sliced
• 3 cups bourbon
• A few good dashes of bitters
• Ice cubes or an ice mold
• for serving
• Fresh chamomile flowers
• for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan set over medium heat.

2. 2

   Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   Remove the pan from the heat, add the tea bags, and stir.

4. 4

   Cover and let steep for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove the tea bags and discard.

6. 6

   Refrigerate until room temperature or chilled, at least 1 hour.

7. 7

   In a blender, combine the grapefruit juice and half of the strawberries.

8. 8

   Blend until smooth.

9. 9

   Pour the mixture into a large punch bowl.

10. 10

    Add the chamomile syrup, bourbon, and bitters.

11. 11

    Add the remaining strawberry slices and ice.

12. 12

    To serve, put a few ice cubes into serving cups, garnish with fresh flowers, if available, and ladle the punch into glasses.