Italian Milk Punch

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Serve in a Snifter/Brandy balloon glass

Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 oz Italian Brandy
1⁄4 oz Galliano L'Autentico liqueur
1⁄2 oz Disaronno amaretto
1⁄6 oz Nonino Il Moscato Grappa
3 1⁄2 oz Milk (whole milk/full 3-4% fat)
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select a Snifter/Brandy balloon glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of grated nutmeg.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with dusting of nutmeg grated over cocktail.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Milk (whole milk/full 3-4% fat) - Dairy

Review:

The distinctive flavour of moscato grappa shines through in this milky drink, with amaretto adding rich almond notes and Galliano a touch of peppermint and aniseed.

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History:

A riff on the classic Milk Punch created in 2011 by yours truly at the Cabinet Room, London, England.

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Nutrition:

One serving of Italian Milk Punch contains 255 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 11.36% alc./vol. (11.36° proof)
  • 20.2 grams of pure alcohol

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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
21st June 2023 at 04:02
Delightful after-dinner or evening cocktail. Creamy texture with the milk and a wonderful adult milk shake flavour. Nutmeg is an added finishing taste.
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