Author Notes
Maybe this should be called a Whiskey Left Hook. Because it's better than a punch—get it? Is a hook better than a punch? How does boxing even work? I don't have gloves, do you? These questions and more will be answered for you as soon as you make this delightfully picnic-able summertime beverage. —Kendra Vaculin
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Ingredients
- For the honey simple syrup:
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1 1/2 cups
honey (an entire 12-ounce plastic bear)
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1 1/2 cups
water
- For the punch:
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1/4 cup
honey simple syrup
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4 cups
lemonade
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3 cups
whiskey
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4 cups
club soda
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Lemon slices and ice, for serving
Directions
- For the honey simple syrup:
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Bring honey and water to boil over medium heat. Reduce to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened and has almost halved in volume.
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This means you’ll be left with about 12 ounces of simple syrup, which is way more than you’ll need for this drink: Store it in a jar in your fridge (it’ll keep for a few weeks) to spoon into your tea in the morning.
- For the punch:
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Stir all liquids together in a big bowl.
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This yields a little less than 3/4 gallon, so pour it into a gallon-sized plastic travel jug and take it for a picnic.
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Pour it into plastic, park-approved cups over ice. Garnish with a lemon slice, and feel no pain.
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