CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1600s–1780s
Milk Punch
A silky, clarified punch of brandy, milk, sugar and spice.
late 1600sHistorical classicResearched
Milk punch was a fashionable English drink by the late seventeenth century, made by curdling milk with spirit and citrus, then straining the clear whey. The result is soft, spirit-forward and unexpectedly refreshing. It fell out of fashion in the nineteenth century and was revived by modern bartenders as a showcase for clarification.
- Modern bars use the drink to demonstrate milk-washing and clarification.
- Clarified milk punch
- Rum milk punch
- Tea milk punch
THE RECIPE
Ingredients
- Brandy60 ml
- Whole milk90 ml
- Sugar syrup15 ml
- Vanilla1 dash
- Nutmegto garnish
Method
Stir the brandy, milk, syrup and vanilla, leave to curdle, then strain through a fine filter until clear. Serve chilled with nutmeg.
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