Milk Punch
Spiced milk with whiskey and a dollop of sweetened whipped cream. It's your boozy alternative to hot chocolate this holiday season. Grab a cup and drink up!Yield: makes four ½ cup servings
Servings: 4
Ingredients
per serving:
- ¼ cup spiced milk , recipe follows
- 1 ½ oz bourbon or whiskey (or spirit of choice)*
- 1 dollop sweetened whipped cream , recipe follows
Spiced Milk:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 Tablespoon brown sugar , packed
- 2 pieces cinnamon sticks
- 12 pieces cloves
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Sweetened Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1 Tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine milk and bourbon. Top with whipped cream. Garnish with additional grated nutmeg. Serve warm or iced.
Spiced Milk:
- Combine milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a medium sauce pot. Bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and cover with lid. Steep for 20 minutes. Strain out spices. Use immediately, or store in the fridge until ready to use.
Sweetened Whipped Cream:
- Using a whisk or a handheld mixer, whip chilled cream and powdered sugar to medium peaks. Keep covered and chill in the fridge until ready to use.
Notes
Spirit Options: This recipe works well with whiskey, bourbon, rum, spiced rum, or brandy.
Make Ahead Option: Prepare spiced milk mixture up to three days in advance. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat or use chilled.
Ingredients: Sub in your choice of milk or non-dairy milk alternative. Or, you may use store-bought eggnog for even more flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 99mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 0.01mg