Brandy Milk Punch

FORMULATION

To make 1 serving

1 1/2 teaspoons superfine sugar

3 ounces brandy

5 ounces cold milk

3 to 4 ice cubes

Ground nutmeg

A highball or Tom Collins glass

PROCEDURE

Combine the sugar and brandy in a mixing glass and stir with a bar spoon to dissolve the sugar. Add the milk and ice. Place a shaker on top of the mixing glass and, grasping them firmly together with both hands, shake vigorously. Remove the shaker, place a strainer on top of the mixing glass, and pour into a tall glass. Sprinkle the top of the milk punch with ground nutmeg.

Variation of this drink can also be made with rum, bourbon, blended whiskey or Scotch.

RESULTS

This is borderline 2-3/5 stars for me. I like it and it sure is different, but I think it might be too different for my taste. I'm not a big milk drinker in general so that might be my biggest hold up. I think I would also prefer this with cinnamon on top or maybe shaken in (similar to Starbucks Oat Milk Shaken Espresso AKA my fav sbux drink). It's certainly a fun sort of refreshing flavor with the cold spiked milk. As I sip it's growing on me, and actually it might be good blended kind of like a spiked milkshake :)

On to the images for today.. I decided to halve this recipe so my pour was a little short in the Collins glass. I just filled the glass with the ice and foam from the shaker and topped off with about a half ounce more milk. Then the nutmeg on the foam which is very aesthetically pleasing.

DISCUSSION

Here's a little background,

"Milk punch is a milk-based beverage that commonly uses brandy or bourbon as an ingredient, although other spirits may be substituted. Sugar and vanilla extract are added along with a dusting of spice, usually nutmeg. This drink can be served hot or cold.

It is thought that milk punch was first created in the 1600s, reaching the peak of its popularity in the 1700s through mid-1800s. Its mass appeal was attributed to Aphra Behn, a 17th-century English writer, who mentioned the punch in one of her plays and was thought to be its creator. The earliest written record of this drink was found in a 1711 cookbook by Mary Rockett." -- Source

I like the idea of adding vanilla or almond extract, or maybe even maple, and some cinnamon... yummy. I think this recipe can be improved so I may revisit this later on! Hope you enjoy, cheers!