Milk Punch
A beloved holiday classic, milk punch is the festive touch your Christmas dinner has been missing. This rich, creamy drink is similar to eggnog—but without the egg!
Ingredients
For the vanilla bean syrup:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
For the milk punch:
- 3 oz. half-and-half
- 1 1/2 oz. bourbon or brandy
- 1 oz. vanilla bean syrup
- Ice
- Freshly grated nutmeg, to serve
Instructions
- For the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, ½ cup of water, and the vanilla bean paste. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and transfer a bowl set over an ice bath. Stir to cool completely.
- For the milk punch: In a cocktail shaker, combine the half-and-half, bourbon or whiskey, vanilla bean simple syrup, and a few ice cubes. Shake for 10 to 20 seconds to chill thoroughly. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Grate a small amount of nutmeg over top.
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