Five-Spice Bourbon Punch Recipe

Updated May 15, 2019

Using whole spices to make the five-spice syrup makes for a richer flavor than using a powder—and it's also easier to strain!
The club soda loosens up the syrup and balances the richness of the whiskey in this drink.

Five-spice syrup amps up the flavor in this refreshing bourbon pitcher cocktail.

Recipe Details

Active 10 mins

Total 2 hrs

Serves 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Five-Spice Syrup:

For the Cocktails:

For the Five-Spice Syrup: Toast Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, cloves, and fennel in a dry medium skillet over medium heat, tossing and stirring frequently until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cinnamon stick, sugar, and water and place over medium high heat. Cook, stirring, until just starting to boil. Cover and remove from heat. Let rest for 2 hours. Strain into an airtight container. Five-spice syrup last up to two weeks in the refrigerator.
For the Cocktails: In a pitcher, combine bourbon, 3 ounces Five-spice syrup, and lime juice. Stir well. Add club soda and stir gently. To serve, fill rocks glasses with ice, pour in 4 3/4 ounces of the cocktail and top with lime wedges.

Strainer, airtight container, medium saucepan, pitcher

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	76
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 24mg	119%
Calcium 43mg	3%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 100mg	2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)