They (meaning people who ought to know, who I looked up on the Internet) say milk punch goes back to Colonial times. Though it is still commonly served in New Orleans for brunch, it's a little passe for the rest of us--which I don't understand because it's delicious. I have also never understood why it is considered a Christmas treat. The milk punch in my life is partially frozen and is more like ice cream that anything else. I declare it fit for summertime.
Milk Punch
- 1 gallon of whole milk
- 1 pound of confectioners' sugar
- 3 to 4 tablespoons of vanilla extract
- 1 fifth of bourbon
- Ground nutmeg to taste
Mix milk, sugar, and vanilla in a large container
until sugar dissolves. Stir in bourbon. Freeze overnight. Serve partially
frozen. Sprinkle each serving with nutmeg.
Just checking: exactly how high can you get on this stuff? As high as a kite? Skittering along the ground, happy but not sailing? Dog-puking drunk? Inquiring minds want to know.
ReplyDeleteIt's potent and it goes down easy. You can definitely get Encyclopedia Buying Drunk. (I once knew someone who got drunk, went to a flea market and bought a set of twenty year old encyclopedia--hence Encyclopedia Buying Drunk.)
DeleteYum! A taste from home. <3 And fit for summer it is!
ReplyDeleteI think the tendency in the Big Easy is to make it with brandy. I've only had it with Wild Turkey.
DeleteEverything goes better with Turkey, right? :D
DeleteOoh, Bourbon! I wonder if this would go well with my Derby Pie. It also has Bourbon in it.
ReplyDeleteAnd, how would this taste if we substituted a dram of Rum?
No. I forbid it. This is the SOUTH. We drink bourbon.
DeleteI don't need any encyclopedia but a nice cool glass of punch with a kick would go down great on this hot summer day!
ReplyDeleteHe didn't need encyclopedia either. That was the problem.
DeleteI love Recipe Friday. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd we love you!
DeleteSounds good! How long can you keep it in the fridge? I'd like to make it but I don't have a party planned in the near future. I doubt I could handle this much alone. ;) I really want to try this.
ReplyDeleteHey! I think we should HAVE a party! I have the music! Everybody here can get punch happy and help me learn the new playlist....down by the river. The girls don't judge, promise! :D
DeleteMaybe it should be called Milk Drunk instead of Milk Punch...
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