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Brandy Milk Punch

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (54)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
1 5⁄6 fl oz Milk (whole milk/full 3-4% fat)
1⁄3 fl oz Monin Vanilla Syrup

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Highball (max 10oz/300ml)

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a HIGHBALL (MAX 10OZ/300ML) GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of grated nutmeg.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. Dust with freshly grated nutmeg.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Brandy Milk Punch contains 173 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1 standard drinks
  • 12.03% alc./vol. (24.06° proof)
  • 14.2 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

A classic which was popular during America's Prohibition era and dates back to colonial times. It is still widely served in New Orleans where it is commonly consumed with Sunday brunch.

Review

This traditional New Orleans hangover cure beats your bog-standard vanilla milkshake. (Don't dry shake a Milk Punch as this produces something redolent of an Egg Nog.)

Variations/similar cocktails

Bourbon Milk Punch

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Comments & Discussion

Matt Excell
I've seen some (NOLA) people suggesting that this should be made with half-and-half, which I presume would be single cream rather than milk in UK terminology. Any opinions on this?
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Yes, single cream is the nearest UK equivalent to half & half.
score: 1
Asher Günther
A dash or two of Angostura is a very welcome addition
score: 1
Chris Dimal
Maybe it's because I'm not culturally connected to it, but this just feels like an after dinner drink, not a brunch drink whatsoever.
score: 2
Chris Dimal
Sorry to any people from New Orleans, but I decided to be a heretic and remake it with reverse dry shaking. Upped the vanilla sugar syrup. Was a very nice dessert drink which is still balanced. Very filling and satisfying.
score: 0
Adi Shavit
Tried it with Italian Stock 84 Brandy.
Very frothy and quite sweet.
I expected a bit more complexity in the taste. It was nice but a bit on the simple sweetness side.
score: 1
jack weinert
Easy to drink, added some whipped cream on top, dusted with nutmeg.
score: 0
Ang*uh*luh Mitchell
I added a bit more vanilla syrup but I enjoyed this as an after dinner dessert drink. I’m a novice and this was easy and yummy. Almost like eggnog but not as heavy.
score: 1

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