Milk Punch

Name: Milk Punch
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped, pod reserved; 2 cups milk, divided; 1 1/2 cups brandy or bourbon, divided; Ice; Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

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Level: Easy
Total: 25 min

Prep: 5 min
Inactive: 15 min
Cook: 5 min

Yield: 8 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 25 min

Prep: 5 min
Inactive: 15 min
Cook: 5 min

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped, pod reserved

2 cups milk, divided

1 1/2 cups brandy or bourbon, divided

Ice

Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, 1/2 cup water, vanilla seeds and pod. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat. Let steep for 15 minutes. Strain the mixture and discard the vanilla pod.
Pour 1 cup milk, 3/4 cup brandy and half of the vanilla syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake the cocktail until ice cold, and then carefully pour into 4 rocks glasses. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Garnish with nutmeg and enjoy!
What Really Makes This Recipe Sing: This is the classic hair of the dog in New Orleans. Most bartenders have their own version, but any of them will do the trick.
BYOC: Want to really indulge? Whip some cream up with a little superfine sugar and dollop on top. Want to cut some calories? Try making this with almond milk.