Beekman Brandy Sour

There's nothing quite as pleasing as sitting on the back porch of the Beekman at the end of a long day of hard work and sipping an elixir that's virtually guaranteed to soothe your aching muscles.  Give it a try.  You won't be disappointed!

The Beekman Brandy Sour

2 cups freshly-squeezed lemon juice

2 cups triple sec

4 cups bourbon

3/4 cups strong, freshly-brewed black tea

1/4 cup simple syrup

Ginger ale to taste

Brandied cherries (optional)

Stir together everything but the ginger ale. Pour...