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Green Tea Punch

Tea has been used in punches dating back to the 1600s, according to cocktail historian Dave Wondrich’s book Punch: The Delights (and Dangers) of the Flowing Bowl.

Green Tea Punch

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 bottle Banks 5 Island Blend rum
  • 13 oz Sencha green tea
  • 13 oz mint tea
  • 6 oz lime juice
  • 200g demerara sugar
  • Garnish: Grated nutmeg

Instructions
 

  •  Brew the tea, then stir in the sugar until it dissolves. Add four cups of ice to chill and dilute the mixture, then add lime juice and rum. Add all ingredients to a punch bowl filled with one large block of ice.

Notes

SERVES 18  Entertaining for a crowd? A punch bowl is the way to go. You can prepare it in advance and enjoy the festivities! Recipe by Jim Meehan.

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