Raspberry and Thyme Hot Toddy Punch

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Anna Stockwell

Serves 8–10

Source

Ingredients

4 black tea bags, preferably English Breakfast

1 lemon, thinly sliced

1 orange, thinly sliced

1/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon cloves

12 sprigs thyme; plus more for serving (optional)

1 1/2 cups raspberry liqueur, such as Chambord

1 1/2 cups whiskey, preferably rye

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Method

Bring 10 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat and bring to a simmer. Add tea bags, lemon and orange slices, sugar, cloves, and 12 thyme sprigs; simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Remove from heat; discard tea bags. Stir in raspberry liqueur, whiskey, and lemon juice. Divide among mugs and garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.