Brandy Milk Punch
A New Orleans brandy cocktail with milk, sugar, and nutmeg over ice.
Base spirit
Brandy
Style
Dessert
Glassware
Rocks glass
Technique
Shake
Brandy Milk Punch is a creamy stirred or shaken milk cocktail associated with New Orleans brunch and cooler weather. Brandy, milk, sugar, and vanilla create a soft dessert-leaning profile finished with nutmeg. Served over ice, it is richer than a sour and lighter than hot eggnog.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz brandy
- • 4 oz whole milk
- • 0.75 oz simple syrup
- • 0.25 oz vanilla extract
- • grated nutmeg
Did you know?
“Milk punch has deep roots in early American and English drinking, with the brandy version closely tied to New Orleans service.”
Source:New Orleans cocktail histories; early milk punch traditions
Bartender's Note
Whole milk or a mix of milk and cream works. Shake hard for chill and froth.
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How to make the Brandy Milk Punch
- 1Shake brandy, milk, syrup, and vanilla with ice
- 2Strain into a rocks glass over ice
- 3Dust with nutmeg
