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Milk punch cocktail potluck video
Milk punch is a milk-based brandy or bourbon beverage. It consists of milk, the spirit, sugar, and vanilla extract. It is served cold and usually has nutmeg sprinkled on top.
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It is common in New Orleans and traditional on holidays throughout the Deep South.
There are two variations: a punch-bowl drink and a glass drink. The former is known since the 17th century, with the recipe aimed at drink stability: the cream was curdled and strained out. It was attributed to Aphra Behn at the time. The latter is made with fresh milk or cream and is more lush.
A yet another variation, "egg milk punch", is actually eggnog.
"Milk punch" also refers to a hot Irish drink, scáiltín, made of equal parts hot whiskey and milk. It may be flavored with melted butter, sugar, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg or cloves.
