Earl Grey Rum Punch

A colonial twist on the ubiquitous -- and potent -- rum punch. Very strong and oh so good have been the comments, so far. Bon Appetit Magazine, May 2006 edition. ;)

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup white rum
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  loose  earl grey tea
• 1⁄4 cup  pineapple juice
• 2  tablespoons  apricot liqueur
• 1  tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons  simple syrup
• 2  dashes  Angostura bitters
•  ice cube
•  fresh  apricots, wedges (to garnish) (optional) or  pineapple chunk (to garnish) (optional)

Directions

1. Mix rum and tea in small bowl; let stand 1 hour.
2. Strain mixture into 2-cup glass measuring cup.
3. Mix in pineapple juice and next 5 ingredients.
4. Fill 2 highball glasses with ice.
5. Pour punch over.
6. Garnish with fresh apricot wedges or pineapple chunks, if desired.