Milk Punch

Prep Time:

10m

Yield:

2 servings

If you've ever been to New Orleans during the holidays, you'll recognize this vintage cocktail recipe - Milk Punch. Originating from the iconic Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans' French Quarter—a dining gem since 1946—Milk Punch has captivated holiday enthusiasts for decades. Think of it as eggnog's breezier, snazzier sibling; it's bound to become your go-to holiday drink in no time. Serve it neat or over large ice cubes.

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Products Used

Extra Fine Granulated Pure Cane Sugar Bag

Ingredients

4 ounces whole milk
4 ounces heavy cream
4 ounces brandy, aged rum, spiced rum, whiskey or bourbon
2 ounces Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup
4 dashes vanilla extract
Ground nutmeg, garnish

Directions

Prepare Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup and let cool.
When ready to serve, combine alcohol of choice, milk, cream, Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup, and vanilla extract in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
Strain into a highball or old-fashioned glasses and top with a dash of ground nutmeg.