Too Hot to Hoot Punch

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   Several hours ahead, prepare strawberry syrup and the elderberry tea.

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   For the syrup, cut the green tops off the strawberries and discard.

3. 3

   Dice the berries until you have 1 cup.

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   Reserve extras for garnish.

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   In a saucepan, add the berries along with 1 cup water and the sugar.

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   Bring to a simmer, stirring, and continue simmering until the sugar dissolves.

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   Allow syrup to cool.

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   Prepare the tea.

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   Pour 12 ounces of hot water over the tea bags or the loose tea.

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    Allow to steep until cool.

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    Discard bags or strain loose tea.

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    Juice enough limes to produce 9 ounces of juice.

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    In a punch bowl stir together the lime juice, bourbon, bitters, 6 ounces cold water, the strawberry syrup and the tea.

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    (If you have extra tea, juice and syrup, combine without bourbon for a pleasant soft drink for children.)

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    Gently slide the ice, or an ice mold, into the bowl.

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    Garnish with sliced strawberries.

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    Serve in ceramic punch cups or glasses.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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