Happy National Bourbon Day, y'all!

Here's a recipe for a delicious punch that will let you beat the heat with two of Kentucky's favorite flavors -- Woodford Reserve and  Ale-8 -- and a tangy citrus twist. You can serve it in a punch bowl for a party or picnic, or keep in the freezer to scoop out as you like!

• 6 cups water
• 2 cups strong tea
• 2 cups Woodford Reserve
• 3/4 cup sugar or Splenda
• One 6-ounce container frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• Two 6-ounce containers frozen lemon juice concentrate, thawed
  
• Ale-8-1 or Diet Ale-8

Combine the water, tea, bourbon, sugar, orange and lemon juice concentrate in a large container or bowl, and mix until sugar dissolves.

Pour into two gallon-size freezer bags or large covered plastic container. Freeze overnight. Scoop slush into glasses and top with Ale-8. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Happy National Bourbon Day, and cheers, y'all!